- A little background/reminder
- First learn of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego along with Daniel
- Taken to Babylon when Nebuchadnezzar raided Jerusalem.
- Stood with Daniel
- Daniel (as an agent of God) interpreted Nebuchadnezzar’s dream.
- Nebuchadnezzar set up a huge gold statue, etc.
- First learn of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego along with Daniel
- They had religious conviction (Daniel 3:15-18)
- What about your religion?
- Is it a religion of conviction or convenience?
- “How Spiritual Are We?” PARADE magazine, October 4, 2009
- It’s easy to claim to be religious, but it’s hard to actually be religious.
- James 1:22-25
- Let’s look at a few practical things that may demonstrate our conviction to serving God:
- Our language (Titus 2:7-8)
- This includes euphemisms – don’t rationalize to be like the world.
- Exodus 20:7 – Don’t take the Lord’s name in vain.
- Revelation 4:11
- Psalms 19:14
- Romans 1:21
- Our attendance (Hebrews 10:23-25)
- First day of the week (Acts 20:7)
- At every opportunity to edify, encourage, and learn – we should be there – it speaks to our conviction.
- Our study habits and teaching
- John 14:15 – We need to know the commandments of the Lord.
- II Timothy 2:15 – The Lord expects us to be diligent to study His word.
- II Timothy 2:2
- Help others
- James 1:27
- James 2:15-16
- It takes personal involvement – not just money and/or well-wishes.
- Live every day as if it were our last.
- Our language (Titus 2:7-8)
- Do you agree with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
- Do you have deep, constant conviction in God?
KS
September 29, 2013
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