Young people, you are about to read about one of the wisest of God's people during a period of exile from their homeland. Because of his wisdom, Daniel was promoted in the government and served God faithfully during the rule of arrogant and ruthless leaders. They respected Daniel because of his wisdom and let Daniel rule in their kingdoms. Let us read and cheer for the prophet Daniel as he stands up for God during the Israelites' exile in a foreign land. In chapter one Daniel is faced with his first Abstinence vs. Indulgence. The question is should I eat healthy food or unhealthy food? Abstinence won and Daniel could eat healthy food. The theme of God's Sovereignty over the affairs of men lets us know that God is concerned about his people's well-being.