| “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up” (Daniel 3:16-18). |
| Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were close friends of Daniel. Here in this chapter of Daniel’s book, we find the three friends facing the greatest challenge of their young lives. Would they or would they not bow down and worship a man-made image of gold? Their decision was immovable. No matter what the consequences, they refused to bow and worship a false god! What a tremendous example for each of us. Are we prepared to stand against everyone else because of our love for the Lord? You say, “But we don’t have idols that we’re forced to bow down to!” No, but there are many man-made inventions that we voluntarily bow down to. There are so many things that come between us and the Lord. Be careful what you worship. “Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen” (1 John 5:21). |
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