Therefore, as soon as they heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp and all kinds of music, all the nations and peoples of every language fell down and worshiped the image of gold that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.
At this time some astrologers came forward and denounced the Jews.
“King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing
furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will
deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to
know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the
image of gold you have set up.”
The years pass and Nebuchadnezzar, forgetting he once acknowledged Daniel's God as supreme, sets up his gold-covered image 27m height, demanding that all his people worship it. But Daniel's companions will not compromise. There is only one God, and God's law forbids the to worship any other. They know God can deliver them from a terrible death; they do not know if he will. But come what may, they will not deny him.
Why?
This is the faith to the Lord, Daniel's three companions did not compromise with the authority of the king, but obeyed God's command.
If we are ... but if he does not... we want you to know we will not serve your gods.
Their faith to the Lord are higher than death. They trusted the Lord can save them. If it is not so, they chose to dead to show their faith to the only God.
There are some men like to denounced the righteous men. The wicked people.
How?
God's people usually have to face the challenge and death. It needs the faith to the Lord. What my choice will be under such situation?
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