Only by faithfulness in the little things can the soul be trained to act with fidelity under larger responsibilities. God brought Daniel and his fellows into connection with the great men of Babylon, that these heathen men might become acquainted with the principles of true religion. In the midst of a nation of idolaters, Daniel was to represent the character of God. How did he become fitted for a position of so great trust and honor? It was his faithfulness in the little things that gave complexion to his whole life. He honored God in the smallest duties, and the Lord co-operated with him. To Daniel and his companions God 357 gave "knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams." Dan. 1:17.

Det er kun ved at være tro i de småting, at man kan opøves til at være tro, når man får større ansvar Gud lod Daniel og hans medbrødre komme i berøring med de indflydelsesrige mænd i Babylon, for at disse hedninger kunne lære den sande religions principper at kende. Det var Daniels opgave at fremstille Guds karakter ved sit liv og sin vandel blandt dette folk, som tilbad afguder. Hvorledes blev han skikket til at indtage en sådan tillidspost og ærefuld stilling? Det var hans troskab i det små, der var hemmeligheden ved hele hans nyttige og fortjenstfulde liv Han ærede Gud i de mindste pligter og Gud samarbejdede med ham. Gud gav Daniel og hans medbrødre "kundskab og indsigt i al skrift og visdom; Daniel forstod sig også på alle hånde syner og drømme".