Daniel: Writing on the Wall

Daniel 5

Aramaic words written on the wall:

• Mene = Babylon will be no more
• Tekel = weighed and wanting
• Peres = Land will be divided

Daniel’s turning down of the gifts was a sign of spiritual maturity not one of insult.

• Would you be willing to give up personal gain to do what is right in God’s eyes?

Belshazzar actions of using the holy emblems was a direct challenge to God.

• We should be careful how we use what belongs to God
  • That includes us…we are His.

Daniel told the truth, even though it was bad news, and could have even cost him his life.

•  Our truth is that Jesus is the only way.
•  That is truth that can come with a cost.

Main Point: Being a disciple of Jesus comes with a cost…are you willing to pay?