Living With Conviction

A Look at Conviction Belief: The Scriptures are Inspired/Authoritative 2 Pet 1:20-21; 2 Tim 3:14-17 Interpretation: This is what the Scripture says to do/not do. Application: This is how I will act.

Conviction of Four Young Jewish Men Daniel 1:3-16 Courage Understanding Confidence Belief: The Scriptures are Inspired/Authoritative Interpretation of Lev 11 and Prov 23: This is what the Scriptures say to eat and drink. Application: We will not eat the king’s food and drink his wine.

Conviction of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Daniel 3 Courage Understanding Confidence Belief: The Scriptures are Inspired/Authoritative Interpretation of Ex 20:3-6; Dt 4:15-18; 6:13-15: The Scriptures say not to serve other gods or make graven images and worship them. Application: We are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.

Conviction of Daniel Daniel 6 Courage Understanding Confidence Belief: The Scriptures are Inspired/Authoritative Interpretation of 1 Kgs 8:27-30, 46-53: The Scriptures say the Israelites should pray to God toward their land while in foreign captivity. Application: Daniel…continued kneeling on his knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks before his God, as he had been doing previously.

Are You Living With Conviction? How firm is your resolve? Do you know what the Scriptures say? Have you examined the evidence lately? Belief: The Scriptures are Inspired/Authoritative 2 Pet 1:20-21; 2 Tim 3:14-17 Interpretation: This is what the Scripture says to do/not do. Application: This is how I will act.