The story of Meshach, Shadrach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace is oftentimes told as a story about God's faithfulness and His ability to rescue and save His people, and it is definitely that. It's also a story about three people who choose fidelity and allegiance to Jesus in the face of death, even if God doesn't save them. They believe God can save them, but that isn't why they refuse to bow and risk being thrown into the fire. They risk their lives and refuse to bow to the king's golden idol because their love for God runs so deep that they'd never compromise their faith or identity, even to avoid death. Are we capable of making the same decision today? Can we become people who refuse to bow down to false idols, even when American culture is filled with them? The particular idols that tempt us make alluring promises, and deliver on many of them, yet still lead to destruction. So, how can we become people who refuse to bow down to anyone or anything other than God?