II. The Decision (8-14)
Why did Daniel refuse royal food allotment?
1.Dietary View—prohibited by the law (Lev 11:1-23)
2.Demonic View—offered to idols
3.Dependence View—token of dependence and loyalty
4.Defensive View—drawing a line against full assimilation
How did Daniel refuse?
1.Parents
2.Partners
3.Providence
4.Precepts