Word at Work January 17, 2021
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January 19, 2021MONDAY, JANUARY 18
Scripture: Daniel 1:20
As much as possible, we need to separate ourselves from the culture of moral decline, lying and corruption that is around us, especially as that culture gets more and more actively opposed to the light of the Gospel. That’s not to say that we choose seclusion and isolation. Should a strong Christian refuse to take a position in a potential evil administration, or in the government headed by a political tyrant? Not at all. Oscar Schindler was put in a position where he was able to save people precisely because he decided to work within an evil system. Daniel, Mishael, Hananiah, and Azariah were able to affect the Babylonian Empire’s policies towards Jews precisely because they accepted their assignments to be salt and light in the midst of an evil system! Mordacai and Nehemiah each had an assignment that was key in carrying God’s message and eternal purposes forward, as did Esther and Ezra! Are we viewing our relationship with God as our top priority and are we preparing to do our part?