Requirements to be a Godly influence (Daniel 1:1-16; 2:1-20)
Daniel and the three Hebrew children established a good example for us
to follower.
A strong conviction concerning the Word of God.
A unwavering commitment to your conviction.
Courage – the capacity to be fearless. (Daniel 2:15-16 above, 2:28, 36-
39, 46-48) they feared God and not man.
A confidence of the God of the Scriptures. (Daniel 3:5-19, 26-30, 6:16, 20-
22)
A calm spirit when facing trials and difficulties.
A response to fiery trials in loving forgiveness.
Make the Bible the final authority. Believe it as the true Words of God.
Be careful of any unbelief, it is an open door for satan to use.
Behold now is the accepted time. Behold now is the day of salvation. Do
what you can do on a daily basis. Dynamic Christianity is every member of
the body, being a minister. Ministers are not just the people behind the
pulpit. Ministry means serving, remembering that what you do, you are
doing it to the Lord (Ephesians 6:6-8).
7 steps to pass the test:
Submission – to authority. Submitted to God, with no questions asked.
Sensitivity – God does not give details. You have to sense what God is
leading to! Operate through the senses of the Spirit. Pray in the spirit for
directions (Ephesians 5:19-20, Jude 20).
Separation – Unto God. Present your body a living sacrifice unto God.
Set your own stage – as God call you to do something, He gave you what
you need. Look for God to provide the rest, but start to move.
Sacrifice – something you love. An offering that moves you, moves God.
Switch – we have to be willing to change. Renewing our mind to the will of
God.
Substitute – Remember that God gave us the substitute. It is what Jesus
did that enables us to live a godly life. Rest in Jesus. Allow yourself to
follow the Holy Spirit.
Sermon by: Harriet Bond
Date: February 10, 2006