RPG Juniors
AN UNJUST PUNISHMENT
SEPTEMBER 28
Daniel 6:24
AN UNJUST PUNISHMENT
King Darius directed his fury at the men who plotted against Daniel. The lions were very hungry. Even before those who were thrown in hit the bottom of the den, the lions caught hold of them and broke all their bones. This shows that the Daniel was truly protected by God. The moment he was taken out of the den, the mouths of the lions were set loose.
You may be wondering why the king was so cruel to also throw the men’s families of women and young children into the den together with them. According to the law of the Medes and Persians, when a man commits a crime against the king, his whole family would be killed. This was to prevent the family from taking revenge against the king for killing the man.
You are right - it was a very unjust and cruel punishment, based on the king’s fear of being the victim of revenge. On the other hand, God neither over-punishes nor under-punishes. His laws are always merciful and just, and his punishment just right. Compare this with God’s law in Deuteronomy 24:16.
After reading, answer the True/False questions below:
When a man sins, his children will have to die together with him. T / F
Every man shall be put to death for his own sin. T / F
God’s laws are fair and just. He will not punish the innocent together with the sinner.
Thought: Sinful men cannot execute perfect and righteous judgment.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You are the all-knowing and righteous Judge. Thank You that you are not like men and will never over punish. Put in me godly fear, so that I will not sin against You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Daniel 6:24
AN UNJUST PUNISHMENT
King Darius directed his fury at the men who plotted against Daniel. The lions were very hungry. Even before those who were thrown in hit the bottom of the den, the lions caught hold of them and broke all their bones. This shows that the Daniel was truly protected by God. The moment he was taken out of the den, the mouths of the lions were set loose.
You may be wondering why the king was so cruel to also throw the men’s families of women and young children into the den together with them. According to the law of the Medes and Persians, when a man commits a crime against the king, his whole family would be killed. This was to prevent the family from taking revenge against the king for killing the man.
You are right - it was a very unjust and cruel punishment, based on the king’s fear of being the victim of revenge. On the other hand, God neither over-punishes nor under-punishes. His laws are always merciful and just, and his punishment just right. Compare this with God’s law in Deuteronomy 24:16.
After reading, answer the True/False questions below:
When a man sins, his children will have to die together with him. T / F
Every man shall be put to death for his own sin. T / F
God’s laws are fair and just. He will not punish the innocent together with the sinner.
Thought: Sinful men cannot execute perfect and righteous judgment.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You are the all-knowing and righteous Judge. Thank You that you are not like men and will never over punish. Put in me godly fear, so that I will not sin against You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Posted in Junior