Challenge to be a Daniel Ch. 1 and 6

The world needs people who are people of Purpose Daniel taken captive by Babylonians.  The king was looking for youth who were good looking and strong.  They wanted to teach them their way and serve the King. They were talk the Chaldean language. They had to eat the food of the king. Daniel and his 3 friends Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego did not want to eat the king's food. The Jews had restrictions on their diet.  Daniel disposition was humble, respectful and he had compassion that even the guards respected Daniel and let him eat his diet and not the kings.  Daniel asked for 10 days that they be granted to eat not the king's food. After the 10 days they looked better than other youth and had better knowledge and understanding. Daniel could explain visions and dreams.  No one was found better than Daniel and his friends, so he was asked to serve the king. Like Joseph, Daniel prospered.  Daniel was a person of integrity 1. Daniel was a person of purpose - tested but loyal to God. Always obey God and God granted him favor.  Seek 1st Kingdom of God, no matter the circumstances. 2. Daniel was a person of principle - Daniel refused to compromise his convictions. A person of conviction is attractive (trusted). When in trouble, often people turn to a person of principle. 3. Daniel was a person of purity - In Daniel 6, he was faultless. He was in charge of governors and the governors wanted to find some fault in Daniel so he would be thrown in the lion's den.  They couldn't find any fault. Daniel prayed 3 x a day - gives thanks to God - That was his penalty-praying to God and not the King. 4. Daniel was a person of prayer - He prayed 3 x a day and praised him and asked for help.  Gave thanks despite his trouble. Because he talked with God often he was given long life. He was thrown in the lion's den and God kept him safe.  He didn't burn. Dare to be like Daniel.  Purpose, principle, purity and prayer.