Daily Radio Program with Charles Stanley - In Touch Ministries

Motivation for Commitment - Part 1

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Jan 9, 2026
Explore the driving force of motivation and its role in living an abundant life. Discover what distinguishes highly motivated individuals from others. Dive into the story of Daniel in Babylon, where his commitment to God is tested by kingly food. Learn how his devotion shapes his choices and how prayer provides clear direction. Understand the importance of obedience in fulfilling God's call and the potential of what one can achieve through total commitment.
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INSIGHT

Motivation Explains Different Outcomes

  • Motivation is the internal drive that differentiates enthusiastic commitment from passive attendance.
  • Charles Stanley emphasizes that motivation explains why two similar people respond very differently to the same message.
ANECDOTE

Daniel's Exile And Renaming

  • Charles Stanley recounts Daniel and his three friends taken to Babylon and renamed under Nebuchadnezzar's rule.
  • The story illustrates faithful young men placed in a hostile, idolatrous environment who faced pressures to conform.
ADVICE

Decide To Obey Regardless Of Cost

  • Purpose in your heart to obey God regardless of circumstances and consequences.
  • Charles Stanley encourages making a resolute commitment to follow Christ even when pressured to compromise.
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