Anti Corruption

And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. (Dan 11:32)

This portion of Scripture shouldn’t be taken out of context; many would love the second part but must understand the context. The strength and exploits of the people who have a living relationship of God are the same who are willing to be die for the truth (Dan 11:33).  We needn’t defend the truth for Christ is Himself the Truth, but we stand on the truth in the face of the onslaught of flattery, insincere lies.

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. (Dan 1:8)

There are promises God will keep and there are things we need to purpose to do. There are vessels for honor meet for the Master’s use as there are unpurged vessels unto dishonor (2 Tim 2:21). The sanctity of the vessel determines God’s work to keep in the place of divine strength and to perform His exploits. We yield and continue to present ourselves as a living sacrifice and He will ensure the rest. Keep ourselves and God will keep out the world that screams corruption and deceit from defiling His Holy called out ones. Beware of the flatteries that can spell corruption.