What practical steps can we take to prioritize God's will over human alliances? Setting the Scene: Daniel 11:6 and a Crumbling Pact “After some years they will form an alliance, and the daughter of the king of the South will go to the king of the North to make an agreement. But she will not retain her power, nor will his strength endure. She will be given up, along with her attendants, her father, and the one who supported her in those times.” • Two monarchs seek security through marriage politics. • The arrangement collapses; all involved are swept away. • The verse spotlights the instability of alliances built on human strategy rather than God’s directives. Why It Matters Today Every believer faces pressure to forge partnerships—business, political, relational—that promise short-term gain but risk long-term compromise. Daniel 11:6 reminds us that human networks cannot substitute for obedience to God’s revealed will. Practical Steps to Put God’s Will First • Examine motives before entering any alliance – Ask, “Will this partnership advance God’s kingdom or merely my convenience?” • Weigh every proposal against clear Scripture – If it contradicts even a single command, decline immediately. • Seek counsel from mature, Spirit-filled believers – Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 15:22 – Choose advisers who treasure biblical authority over relational loyalty. • Adopt a “first-seek” rhythm – Begin each day by submitting plans to God’s Word. – Matthew 6:33; Proverbs 3:5-6 • Guard against unequal yokes – Business deals, dating, political coalitions—filter them through 2 Corinthians 6:14. – Partnership should never require moral neutrality. • Keep flexible obedience – Stay ready to dissolve an alliance if it starts veering from righteousness. – 2 Chronicles 19:2; Revelation 18:4 • Cultivate accountability – Invite trusted believers to question your associations and motives. Scriptures That Reinforce the Call • Psalm 146:3—“Do not put your trust in princes…” • Isaiah 31:1—“Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help…” • Jeremiah 17:5-8—Contrast between cursed trust in man and blessed trust in the LORD. • Hebrews 13:6—Confidence that the Lord is our helper, freeing us from fear-driven alliances. Living It Out Daniel 11:6 exposes the frailty of agreements founded on human wisdom. When our primary covenant is with God, every other relationship finds its rightful, secondary place. Hold plans loosely, hold Scripture tightly, and watch the Lord safeguard what no earthly alliance can secure. |
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