In Daniel 5 we learn 3 Principles

1. Principle #1 – Overconfidence leads to denial – Humility leads to submission
2. Principle #2 – Denial leads to defiance – submission leads to obedience
3. Principle #3 – Defiance leads to destruction – obedience leads to promotion & honor
4. Application #1 – Listen when people use their own failure to warn you.
5. Application #2 – Listen when God uses preaching to warn you.
6. Application #3 – DO NOT LISTEN to anyone denying consequences of sin, defying biblical warnings, or who destroyed their own life along with others.