What did Daniel do when the king decreed he could no longer pray to his God?

• A. He prayed in secret to avoid detection.
• B. He stopped praying altogether.
• C. He prayed to the king instead of God.
• D. He continued to pray just as he always did.

Answer: (D)

Faithful worship under pressure shows Daniel stayed true to God even when a king’s decree tried to stop his prayer. He had a steady habit of praying three times a day toward Jerusalem, and he continued that practice in the same way despite the new rule. This demonstrates trust in God and a commitment to his relationship with Him over obedience to human authority. The idea behind the other options doesn’t fit because Daniel didn’t hide his prayers, didn’t stop praying, and didn’t direct worship to the king. He remained devoted to God, praying as he always did.