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III. Daniel's Dedication (1:8-16)

DAN 1:8  But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself

     The king's food were--

          first offered to idols

          flesh of swine or meat with blood on it

          meat forbidden by Jewish laws

     Only one course to follow: total abstinence.   

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