Daniel 1: 17-20 It is in the human nature to want to stand out, to desire to be successful, to wish to make progress and achieve our goals. This desire is not bad, it is a nature God put in man. Distinction was a glory humanity was designed to have among God's creation originally before Adam and Eve messed up. Genesis 1:26-28 Some people think earning more academic qualifications, getting married, becoming a millionaire, investing their money, changing their partners or spouses, or hanging around the rich and famous is what will give them the satisfaction of being distinguished. Proverbs 14:12 While most of these things are not bad, they do not necessarily distinguish us in life. Our relationship with God is the key to our distinction . Psalm 91:14 When God created the first man and woman, they were created distinguished. They stood out among all of God's creation and had the blessing and mandate to rule and dominate everything on earth. At that time, they were i...