First Church Charlotte

September 27, 2020 | Pastor Nathan Elms Most people today believe that we have to choose sides... either give in to the culture or live a life of faith. Babylon’s Motto: I am, and there is none besides me. (Humanism) Elevate Self. Lower God. Is there a God? God isn’t for me... God wants too much from me… As we look at Daniel, I believe that we can do both. We can live in the culture, and influence the culture. The role of the exile is especially hard. We understand who we are... but we struggle to understand our role in Babylon. Is Babylon our enemy? Or has God placed us here? First misconception of the exile: Babylon is our enemy. Second misconception: Babylon represents sin... Babylon represents evil... We are good... This is misleading... Babylon represents the worship of self.... But it is our harvest field. Christian parents wrestle with being an exile... ... God has placed us (you) here ... But you are not of this kingdom ... You will succeed here... be a blessing here... influence this people toward