Standing On Our Convictions

Introduction:
What do you think of those who are willing to stand up for what is right? I think often of Christians who have stood up with conviction in battles over issues within the Lord’s church. There have always been a small minority of God’s people who have been willing to stand up—no matter what! The cost of losing favor with God is simply too much despite "suffering" a little here on the earth. There are several examples in the Scriptures where godly people stood up on their convictions. One such example is Daniel. Are we willing to stand up on our convictions—no matter what?

I. Daniel’s convictions were based upon ____________ _____________.
    A. Objected to eating the ________ ________ and wine. Why?
        1. Ex. 20:3—God specifically forbid idolatry.
        2. See also Deut. 17:2-5—idolatry was a sin punishable by ____________.
        3. Deut. 14:3—not to eat any _______________ thing.
    B. Their objections caused them to politely refuse that which would have recognized another _______.
    C. Our convictions today must be based upon God’s word!
        1. Can sin _______. Do what necessary to eliminate it from our lives!

II. How did Daniel stand up?
    A. _________, ________, but ___________.
        1. Don’t be rude! Adversely affects non Christians!
        2. Daniel suggested a test—1:12-15
    B. Daniel made up his _____________.
        1. Involved _______ _______________. Decided the matter fully.
        2. Obligated himself to obey it!
    C. His resolve ______________ his friends.
        1. 3:14-18—Shadrach; Meshac; Abendego—faced the _________.
        2. Don’t think that Daniel’s ____________ didn’t play a role in strengthening them!

III. Daniel ______________ from his stance with God.
    A. 1:9—gained ______________/________________ in the sight of his commander.
    B. 1:17—they gained _____________ _____________.
    C. We too can benefit by serving God faithfully—standing on our convictions.
        1. Reputation.
        2. Wisdom/common sense.
        3. Gain is not always in $$$$ !!!!!!

Conclusion:
    A. There is no greater need in the church today than for every member to have the courage of convictions based upon plain biblical instruction.
    B. Every bible teacher/spiritual leader must be a person w/the courage to refuse any sort of defilement.
    C. See Job 17:9
    D. Are you ready and willing to stand up no matter what?



Standing On Our Convictions Introduction: What do you think of those who are willing to stand up for what is right? I think often of Christians who have stood up with conviction in battles over issues within the Lord’s church. There have always been a small minority of God’s people who have been willing to stand up—no matter what! The cost of losing favor with God is simply too much despite "suffering" a little here on the earth. There are several examples in the Scriptures where godly people stood up on their convictions. One such example is Daniel. Are we willing to stand up on our convictions—no matter what? I. Daniel’s convictions were based upon ____________ _____________. A. Objected to eating the ________ ________ and wine. Why? 1. Ex. 20:3—God specifically forbid idolatry. 2. See also Deut. 17:2-5—idolatry was a sin punishable by ____________. 3. Deut. 14:3—not to eat any _______________ thing. B. Their objections caused them to politely refuse that which would have recognized another _______. C. Our convictions today must be based upon God’s word! 1. Can sin _______. Do what necessary to eliminate it from our lives! II. How did Daniel stand up? A. _________, ________, but ___________. 1. Don’t be rude! Adversely affects non Christians! 2. Daniel suggested a test—1:12-15 B. Daniel made up his _____________. 1. Involved _______ _______________. Decided the matter fully. 2. Obligated himself to obey it! C. His resolve ______________ his friends. 1. 3:14-18—Shadrach; Meshac; Abendego—faced the _________. 2. Don’t think that Daniel’s ____________ didn’t play a role in strengthening them! III. Daniel ______________ from his stance with God. A. 1:9—gained ______________/________________ in the sight of his commander. B. 1:17—they gained _____________ _____________. C. We too can benefit by serving God faithfully—standing on our convictions. 1. Reputation. 2. Wisdom/common sense. 3. Gain is not always in $$$$ !!!!!! Conclusion: A. There is no greater need in the church today than for every member to have the courage of convictions based upon plain biblical instruction. B. Every bible teacher/spiritual leader must be a person w/the courage to refuse any sort of defilement. C. See Job 17:9 D. Are you ready and willing to stand up no matter what?