Daniel Interprets the Second Dream
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity. Dan. 4:27
let my counsel... Daniel’s threefold advice to Nebuchadnezzar:
1. Be open to my counsel.
2. Break off your sins by doing right.
3. Quit your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor.
and break off... Daniel concluded by exhorting the king to renounce his sins. This points out the principle that any announced judgment may be averted if there is repentance (Ref. the Book of Jonah). Daniel urged Nebuchadnezzar to turn from his sinful pride and produce fruits of righteousness (doing what is right and being kind to the oppressed) — acts which stem from a heart that is submissive to God. Had Nebuchadnezzar done so, he would have averted his seven years of insanity.
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