Daniel 6:5 Meaning and Explanation
“Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.”
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Read Full Chapter →The conspirators conclude that the only way to entrap Daniel is through his devotion to his God.
What Does Daniel 6:5 Mean?
Having failed to find any flaw in Daniel's conduct, the men reach a telling conclusion. The single vulnerability they can exploit is his faithfulness to the law of his God. They will have to turn his greatest virtue into the charge that destroys him.
It is a backhanded tribute: his enemies testify that his obedience to God was the most reliable thing about him, dependable enough to build a trap around. When faithfulness becomes the only accusation that can be made against a person, it speaks volumes about how they have lived. The world may yet count steadfast devotion a crime, but heaven counts it the highest praise.
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What does Daniel 6:5 mean?
The conspirators conclude that the only way to entrap Daniel is through his devotion to his God.