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/Proposition: We must not consider any act that is contrary to will of God.
We must let the world know our stance as quickly as possible./
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*Introduction: Background*
* The exile
* The dream
* The Statue
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The Conflict
*A.
Bow Down or Die*
They were asked to make a decision to bow down and worship the image of Nebuchadnezzar's dream.
If they would not bow down and worship the image then they would be thrown in the fiery furnace
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How do we face these conflicts today*
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Peer pressures \\ Our friends may ask us to do things that are contrary what the will of God \\ a. /drugs and alcohol/ \\ b. /sex/ \\ c. /language/ \\ d. /recreational activities (games)/
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Occupational pressures \\ Our employer may ask us to do things that are contrary to God's standards
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The Address
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They Addressed the king*
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Our address in times o f spiritual conflict*
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Who do we address \\ a. /Those who need the explanation of where you stand/ \\
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Complaining to others will not help to communicate your stance to those who are asking you to do things that are contrary to God's will.
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When do we address them \\ a. /As soon as it is appropriate/
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We can tell our friends immediately in most cases.
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There may be a need to wait if there is a crowd and you don't want to cause embarrassment
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There may also be a delay if you have to wait for a meeting with supervisors or officers.
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How do we address them \\ a. /Firmly, but respectfully/
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We need to communicate our stance with certainty.
If we waver we may be asked to compromise.
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There is no need to disrespect the person or their authority when communicating our stance.
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Why do we address them \\ a. /We don't want to mislead others who may invest their time, emotions, or resources on a misunderstanding./
\\ b. /We want set the situation straight in order to end any game or test./
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III.
The Answer
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"We don't need to answer you, king"*
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They did not need time to consider the king's offer
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Their mind had aready been made up
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Why they were so firm*
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They knew God's will before the trial
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They Trusted God with their life
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They were willing to loose their life to stay loyal to God
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How can we have this same conviction*
*Conclusion:*
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