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4. The king venerated this idol and used to go and worship it every day. Daniel, however, worshipped his own God.
4. The king venerated this idol and used to go and worship it every day. Daniel, however, worshipped his own God.
Daniel's chapter 14 is an appendix found in some versions of the Bible that tells the story of a young prophet named Habakkuk, who was taken by the angel of God to feed Daniel in the lions' grave. In this chapter, Habakkuk is portrayed as a man of great faith and courage, who is willing to risk his life to obey God's will. Following are five verses related to the topics covered in Daniel 14:
Acts 5:29: "Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, More important to obey God than to men." This verse highlights the importance of following God's will, even when it goes against the will or desires of men.
1 Corinthians 16:13: "Watch, be firm in the faith; you behave varinly, and strengthen you." This passage urges Christians to remain firm in faith, even in the face of adversities or temptations.
Romans 1:17: "For in him is discovered the righteousness of God of faith in faith, as it is written, but the righteous shall live from faith." This verse highlights the importance of faith in God as a means of achieving justice and salvation.
James 2:14: "My brothers, who takes advantage of if anyone says he has faith and does not have the works? Can faith save him?" This passage emphasizes the importance of having an active faith, which manifests itself in concrete actions and good works.
Hebrews 11:6: "Now, without faith it is impossible to please him, because it is necessary that he who approaches God believes that he exists and is a rewarding of those who seek him." This verse highlights the importance of faith as a means of approaching God and pleasing Him.
“O trabalho é tão sagrado como a oração”. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
