A Story of Faith, Daniel

Chuck Swindoll explains the lessons we can learn from Daniel's life and character.

Daniel 6

• Introduction to Daniel and his context
• The unique period of time and moral degradation
• Importance of character over image

Illustrations and Examples

• Airline story to highlight insincerity and deception
• American societal issues from "The Day America Told the Truth"
• Christian ethical issues from "Keeping Your Ethical Edge Sharp"
• Fake resume experiment by Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Daniel’s Integrity and Faithfulness

• Daniel’s promotion and peer jealousy
• Investigation into Daniel’s integrity by his peers
• Finding no corruption or negligence in Daniel
• Daniel’s continuous faithfulness and prayer life despite opposition

Application to Personal Life and Ministry

• Importance of integrity in seminary and future ministry
• Habits and character formation during seminary
• Faculty’s role in emphasizing integrity
• Encouragement to students to maintain integrity

Examples of Compromised Integrity

• Plagiarism example from personal experience
• The impact of integrity on one’s reputation and peace of mind
• The significance of living with a clear conscience

Rewards of Living with Integrity

• Sustained cultivation of character
• Continued relief of a clear conscience
• Personal delight of intimacy with God
• Priceless inheritance of a lingering legacy
• Rare privilege of remaining a mentor
• Crowning reward of ending well

Conclusion

• Maintaining integrity
• The importance of truth and integrity
• Prayer for strength to live out the message of integrity

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