1. Your father learned the hard way (13-21)

A terrified King Belshazzar called Daniel to interpret the handwriting on the wall. Daniel refused any reward. He reminded the king of how God had humbled his father when his heart became arrogant and hardened with pride. God had taught Nebuchadnezzar that God is sovereign over the kingdoms of men.

2. You did not honor God (22-31)

Belshazzar did not honor the God who holds in his hand men's lives and all their ways. He was a spoiled young man who spent his time drinking and partying. He did not think about the serious issues of life. He was arrogant, and he dishonored God. When God weighed him in the scales, he fell too far short of God's righteous standard. God's judgment would--and did--fall on him that very night.

Application: Lord, the people of our times also have become very proud, and pleasure-seeking seems to be our major activity. Forgive our sins. Help me not to fear men, but to fear and honor you, as Daniel did.
One Word: Honor God