The result of making void the law of God may be seen in the increasing immorality of these several kingdoms. If the inhabitants had kept the fear of God ever before them, they would have been given wisdom and power, which would have bound them together, and kept them strong. But the rulers of these kingdoms made God their strength only when harassed and perplexed. Failing to get help from their great men, they sought it from men like Daniel, who they knew honored the living God, and were honored by him. To these men they appeal to unravel the mysteries of providence; for they had so far separated themselves from God by transgression that they could not understand his warning. They were forced to appeal for explanation to those illuminated by heavenly light.

Resultatet af at gøre Guds lov ugyldig kan ses i den voksende umoralskhed i disse forskellige riger. Hvis indbyggerne altid havde Guds frygt for sig, ville de have fået visdom og kraft, som ville have holdt dem sammen, og gjort dem stærke. Men disse rigers herskere gør kun Gud til deres styrke når de er forpinte og rådvilde. Når de ikke får hjælp fra deres store mænd, forsøger de fra mennesker som Daniel, som de vidste ærede den levende Gud, og blev æret af ham. Disse mennesker appellerede de om at afsløre forsynets mysterier for; for de havde selv adskilt sig selv fra Gud ved overtrædelse, så de ikke kunne forstå hans advarsel. De blev tvunget til at spørge efter en forklaring, hos dem der var oplyst af himmelsk lys.