“making up of his mind” that enabled him to act as he did when confronted with a den of hungry lions. The choices he made in the easy times helped him lead in the tough times. The early choices for Daniel resulted in his ability to influence others. In Daniel 6 we discover how he influenced those in his sphere. Fellow administrators and satraps were jealous of Daniel. They wanted to find some kind of charge against him. Yet we are told,
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