Daniel, A Person of Competence
Daniel 1:1-8
The Power of Christians in the Marketplace
- Emphasis on the impact of believers in secular settings
- Mention of Daniel as a model servant-leader
Reading from Daniel 1:1-8
Daniel and His Friends in Captivity
- Description of their displacement and adaptation to Babylonian culture
- Their superior wisdom and understanding
Qualities of Competent People
- Physical competence and health
- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20: the body being a temple
- Anecdotes about neglecting physical health
Mental Competence
- Importance of being teachable and eager to learn
- Examples of teachable attitudes and the impact of lifelong learning
- Critique of the lack of intellectual commitment among Christians
Social Competence
- Ability to relate well with others, including non-Christians
- The importance of social skills in ministry and witness
- Examples of effective social engagement and outreach
Spiritual Competence
- Recognition of God’s favor and guidance
- The spiritual foundation of Daniel and his friends’ success
- Examples of individuals whose faith positively influenced their professional lives
Decision-Making and Integrity
- Emphasis on making firm, faith-based decisions
- The significance of Daniel’s decision not to defile himself
- Encouragement to make serious, impactful choices based on faith
Application and Conclusion
- Challenge to the audience to apply these principles in their lives
- Prayer for wisdom and commitment
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About the Contributors
Howard G. Hendricks
Dr. Howard G. Hendricks, known simply as “Prof,” directly or indirectly touched millions of lives in the evangelical community and beyond. For more than sixty years Prof served on the faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS), where he taught more than ten thousand students. He served as the chairman of the Center for Christian Leadership for over twenty years. He also ministered in person in more than eighty countries. Through speaking engagements, radio, tapes, films, the sixteen books he authored and coauthored, countless journal and popular-market articles, his service on numerous boards, and his work as a chaplain to the Dallas Cowboys (1976–1984), his reach was and is worldwide.
His legacy, in partnership with Jeanne, his wife of more than sixty-five years, includes four children and six grandchildren. Holding large audiences enthralled at venues such as Billy Graham’s conference center or Promise Keepers’ stadium rallies, Prof would confide, “It’s wonderful to be here with you, but I have a group of delicious students waiting for me back at the seminary.”
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