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Literary
August 11, 1899
Clinch Valley News
Tazewell, Jeffersonville, Tazewell County, Virginia
What is this article about?
This essay explores self-denial as inherent to all life, contrasting the virtuous path of Daniel, who abstained from luxuries to maintain clarity and worship God, with Belshazzar's indulgence in wine that led to his downfall, highlighting moral choices and their outcomes.
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The Two Kinds of Self-Denial.
All life is a system of self-denial. The wicked man denies himself as much as the most conscientious Christian. The difference is in the kinds of things toward which the self-denial is applied. Daniel denied himself the wine and highly seasoned meats of the king's court in order that he might keep his head clear and his body strong and vigorous. Belshazzar, on the other hand, denied himself a clear head in order that he might have the present pleasures of wine-drinking. Daniel could not get along without prayer and reverent worship toward God, but he could get along without drunkenness. Belshazzar could not do without his sprees, but he could do without the prayer-meeting. The difference in destiny of the two men, the one coming to old age in honor and nobility, and the other going down in a drunken revel, was the logical outcome of the several paths of self-denial they had been pursuing from their youth. -Dr. L. A. Banks.
All life is a system of self-denial. The wicked man denies himself as much as the most conscientious Christian. The difference is in the kinds of things toward which the self-denial is applied. Daniel denied himself the wine and highly seasoned meats of the king's court in order that he might keep his head clear and his body strong and vigorous. Belshazzar, on the other hand, denied himself a clear head in order that he might have the present pleasures of wine-drinking. Daniel could not get along without prayer and reverent worship toward God, but he could get along without drunkenness. Belshazzar could not do without his sprees, but he could do without the prayer-meeting. The difference in destiny of the two men, the one coming to old age in honor and nobility, and the other going down in a drunken revel, was the logical outcome of the several paths of self-denial they had been pursuing from their youth. -Dr. L. A. Banks.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Religious
Temperance
What keywords are associated?
Self Denial
Daniel
Belshazzar
Christian
Moral Choice
Wine
Prayer
Destiny
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. L. A. Banks.
Literary Details
Title
The Two Kinds Of Self Denial.
Author
Dr. L. A. Banks.
Subject
On Self Denial Comparing Daniel And Belshazzar
Key Lines
All Life Is A System Of Self Denial. The Wicked Man Denies Himself As Much As The Most Conscientious Christian.
Daniel Denied Himself The Wine And Highly Seasoned Meats Of The King's Court In Order That He Might Keep His Head Clear And His Body Strong And Vigorous.
Belshazzar, On The Other Hand, Denied Himself A Clear Head In Order That He Might Have The Present Pleasures Of Wine Drinking.
The Difference In Destiny Of The Two Men, The One Coming To Old Age In Honor And Nobility, And The Other Going Down In A Drunken Revel, Was The Logical Outcome Of The Several Paths Of Self Denial They Had Been Pursuing From Their Youth.