The Essence - A Contrast In Character

“The Essence”
A Contrast in Character
Daniel 5

The Big Idea:
Success and character do not always go together.

The Principles—listen, learn, live

The king throws a party. (vs. 1-4)

God crashes the party. (vs.5-9)

The party's over. (v.10)

• The man, Daniel, a man of character.

  • A consistent reputation. (v. 11)
  • Wisdom (v. 11)
  • Insight (v. 12)
  • Not for Sale (vs. 16-17)

The Message

• A message from the past. (vs. 17-23)

  • Presumption—verse 22, “Even though you knew all this.”
  • Pride (vs. 22-23)
  • Stolen honor (v. 23)

• A message for the present. (vs. 24-30)

  • Respond to God's warning.
  • Take seriously what God has said.

Application