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Then Daniel answered before the king, Let your gifts be to yourself, and give your rewards to another; nevertheless I will read the writing to the king, and make known to him the interpretation.
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Motivated by God, Not Gold
Commentators agree that Daniel's refusal of the king's rewards was a powerful statement of his integrity. He wanted to make it clear that his service was for God's glory, not for personal gain or earthly honors. This act demonstrates that Christian service should be driven by a higher calling, free from the influence of worldly incentives.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Let thy gifts be to thyself - That is, “I do not desire them; I do not act from a hope of reward.” Daniel undoubtedly means to inti…
19th Century
Anglican
Let thy gifts be to thyself.— Daniel refused the king’s offer of reward at first, but afterwards accepted it. In this way…
16th Century
Protestant
First of all, Daniel here rejects the offered gifts. We do not read of his doing so before; he rather seemed to delight in the honors conferred by …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Daniel answered and said before the king With great freedom, boldness, and intrepidity: let your gi…
Daniel was forgotten at court; he lived privately and was then ninety years of age. Many consult servants of God on curious questions, or to explai…
