Inspiration and encouragement from the life of Daniel.

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Daniel was 14 when he refused to compromise on this little thing.

He was 81 when he refused to compromise with the big thing.

Daniel would not compromise with the little thing.

60 years later, he would not compromise with the big thing.

And God delivered him from the Den of Lions. God delivered his friends from the fiery furnace because that's how God works.

Each day brings eternity impacting decisions. Surrender to God or to the mediocrity and the evils of the world.

On this episode of leading the way, Dr. Michael Youssef begins a message series called

Discover the Power of One. You'll be introduced to Daniel. Through the example of his life,

you'll see how to invite victory into your life.

Here now is Dr. Youssef with leading the way.

I don't think there's anybody who would disagree that peer pressure is a powerful force.

Not only in this society, but any society. Having lived in three societies, I can testify to the fact

that it is a very powerful force. And I know it is most prevalent among the young, but it's not

exclusively so. I have seen many a man and a woman who have fallen victims to the peer pressure. I have seen many a man and a woman who have fallen victims to the peer pressure.

I have seen many adults who have been victimized by their own succumbing and surrendering to peer pressure.

There are three different types of peer pressure.

Of course, there's a neutral peer pressure that doesn't affect us for good or bad,

it doesn't affect our future, doesn't affect our behavior.

Then there is a positive peer pressure that always brings the best out of us,

the best values and the faith and strength in our lives.

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