Daniel the Steadfast Daniel 1:8-21How often we are tempted to compromise our commitment to the Lord.Every day we face the temptation to compromise our commitment to the Lord. We must be faithful in living for the Lord. No matter how much pressure people may put upon us to compromise, we must stand fast and not give in to the seduction of sin. No matter how appealing, attractive or enticing the urge may be, we must take a strong stand for the Lord. We must purpose in our hearts that we will not defile ourselves.The Lord gave Daniel the gift of a long life and of royal service in Babylon and Persia. Each believer is either a conformer or a transformer. We’re either being squeezed into the world’s mold or we’re transforming things in the world into which God has put us. Transformers don’t always have an easy life, but it’s an exciting one, and it gives you great delight to know that God is using you to influence others.