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Royalty and Ruin
Daniel and his companions had the same passions as we do, yet
they stood firm, because they depended on a strength that is infinite.
A heathen nation saw in them an illustration of the goodness of God
and the love of Christ. And in their experience we have an example
of the triumph of principle over temptation, of purity over depravity,
of devotion and loyalty over atheism and idolatry.
The youth of today may draw from the same source of strength
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and reveal the same grace in their lives, even under circumstances
just as unfavorable. Though surrounded by temptations, especially
in large cities where gratifying the senses is easy and inviting, by
divine grace they may withstand every temptation that attacks the
soul. But only those who determine to do right will gain the victory.
As these noble Hebrews said goodbye to their childhood home,
little did they dream what a high destiny would be theirs. They
yielded to the divine guiding so that through them God could fulfill
His purpose!
The life of Daniel and his friends is a demonstration of what
God will do for youth and children today who yield themselves to
Him and seek with the whole heart to accomplish His purpose.
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