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Adventistische Schriften über: "Why did Daniel pray loudly and visibly, even though he was alone?"
Answer
Daniel prayed loudly and with open windows because he did not want to hide his loyalty to God and refused to let his connection to Heaven be even seemingly broken. He regarded prayer as essential, especially in times of trial, and wanted his actions to testify that no earthly power has the right to stand between the soul and God. His open confession served as a witness to the truth amid an idolatrous environment.
Daniel's Loyalty and His Public Testimony
»Daniel did not try to hide his loyalty to God. He prayed not only in his heart but with his voice, loudly, and with his window open toward Jerusalem he lifted his petition to Heaven.«
A Testimony Against Earthly Arbitrary Power
»He did not try to hide his deed. Although he knew exactly the consequences of his loyalty to God, his spirit did not waver. Before those who plotted his ruin, he did not even want to give the appearance that his connection to Heaven was severed. ... Thus the Prophet declared boldly yet quietly and humbly that no earthly power has the right to stand between the soul and God. Surrounded by idolaters, he was a faithful witness to this truth.«
Perseverance Despite Persecution
»Did Daniel stop praying because this decree was to take effect? – No, that was precisely the time when he had to pray. ... Daniel did not try to hide his loyalty to God. He did not pray in his heart, but with his voice, loudly, with his open window toward Jerusalem.«
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