In Daniel 6: 1-14 we see God's commitment to establish Daniel in a kingdom of gentiles. Daniel has a purpose- to influence powers of authority to align with God's teaching and ways. Yet, this can only be achieved through an excellence of spirit. Matthew 5:16 tells us that believers have a light inside of them that should shine to nonbelievers and show the way of the Lord. Daniel has this, and so can we if we work to maintain a life with spiritual discipline. No one wakes up one day to a spirit of excellence, instead we must work with an effort of the will with plans, regularity, discipline and delight.