How did Daniel maintain his allegiance to God while serving government?
One way was that he refused the manipulation that can come from government (Dan. 1:1-4). In verses 1-4 we are told how that Nebuchadeezar took the things that belonged to God and placed them in his own temple to his god. He not only took the objects of the Temple but he also took the people who belonged to God. Both of these actions were common practices of conquering armies in that day. The temple of any god was also a bank. The particular temple in this case was the temple to the Babylonian god Marduk. This temple is still there today south of Baghdad. He took the things that belonged to God and placed them in the temple of his god for his own use. He also took the very best people and placed them in his service. Verse 3 tells us how Ashpenaz was ordered to gather the very best and brightest of the youth and put them in his palace. He orders Ashpenaz to make sure that they are taught “the language and literature of the Babylonians.” Again this was a common practice in this time. Yet
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