"O king, I have done no harm" (Daniel 6) by Gideon Macgovern Mpeni - a podcast by gideon macgovern

This First Part Sermon Exposition series, focuses on the exegetical aspect. Gideon takes us through it verse by verse and looks at this Passage from Daniel’s stance in the Verse 22, which is seen as a Climatic statement, “I have done no harm O king”

How would Daniel defend such a Statement? 

He write and defend his faith in this narrative and encourages believers of all time that He was able to stand amidst opposition and  proves to the King that 

i) My Reputation and Character – Commands the kings Favor (v.1-3) 

Though the Context is ever Changing (One kingdom to another)

The Conflict is ever raging, I will remain faithful in all that is entrusted to me. 

Daniel’s reputation and Character were in synch and that in itself demanded the king’s favor.

ii) The Ratification of the Constitution – Conflicts with my Faith (v.4-9)

- Daniel is convinced that not every crime is and every sin is a crime. 

- Daniel has seen such declarations before; as was with his companions (ch.1) his colleagues (ch.2) his comrades (ch.3). 

- Their Constitution Contradicts his Convictions. 

- What are those sections in our constitutions that contradicts with our Faith? (Listen to the next sermon). 

iii) The Realization of the Decree – Creates no Fear in me (v.10) 

“Daniel knew that the document has been signed” 

iv) I will Remain Devoted to God – Constant in my Faith (v.11) 

- Trusted in God who promised to be with them as they go to exile (Jer.29:4-13) and continue call on Him three times a day, what a literal interpreter of the Word. (Jer.33:3).  

- He remains a Courageous and not a cowardice witness in the crooked generation, conflicting generation. 

- He cares more to maintain a Godly Character than enjoy worldly comforts.

- He stands against everyone as the people around him opted for the worship of king other than God, BUT God is on Daniel’s Side (Rom.8:28-39)

- He fears not the words of man which perishes but the world of God that endures (Isa.40:8-14).

 Daniel would maintain His Declaration before the King, “O KING I HAVE DONE NO HARM!!” Although 

v) I am Reported to you a powerless king – Condemned to Fangs (v.12-18)

- Powerless that you are controlled by your subordinates (v.12-13) 

- Conflicted and distressed in your conscious yet you have no power to change your decisions and decrees (v.14)

- Powerless that you command that I be sentenced to Death! 

vi) I am Remembered in the king’s prayers (v.18) 

But where you have failed   

vii) I am Redeemed by the powerful king – Comforted on Lion’s Fur (v.19-22) 

O KING I HAVE DONE NO HARM!!

viii) I am Raised in praise – Confirming my Faith (v.23)

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