The Sin of Loyalty to Man. Part [9] 01/28/2025 (Evening thought)

Exodus 11:And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the first born of Pharaoh that sits upon his throne, even unto the firstborn of the maidservant that is behind the mill; and all the firstborn of beasts. And there shall be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as there was none like it, nor shall be like it any more.

And what about the firstborn of beasts, which had nothing to do with pharaoh’s stubbornness? They too will be taking a hit, for there is something which persons might not be aware of as yet. When folks live under the banner of the “Loyalty to man” principle, in some instances you could sustain heavy losses, or collateral damage, as the case may be. As far as we know, Covid was the result of handling, and eating forbidden foods.

But so many individuals who have never eaten forbidden foods also suffered collateral damage, including those, who, like many others, have been faithfully eating their vegetables, with singleness of heart. Very many persons who have never even touched a cigarette have died from second hand smoke. That’s because when loyalty is removed from God, strange things can happen, and persons who have not been in conscious violations, could sometimes incur loss.

In stark contrast was Daniel and the three Hebrew boys, as they came face to face with decisions that would test their loyalty to God. Nebuchadnezzar, in the capacity of king, orders their food, which in his ignorance, he thinks is the very best, for it is what he himself partakes of. But the chef’s menu contains forbidden foods and alcoholic beverages, items which God forbids His people to ingest. Thus, it comes time for decisions, to see where their loyalty will be placed.

Daniel 1: 8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!