And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the  inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou? Daniel 4:35.  {CC 253.1}  

     The last dream which God gave to Nebuchadnezzar, and the  experience of the king in connection with it, contain lessons of vital importance to all those who are connected with the work of God. The king was troubled with his dream; for it was  evidently a prediction of adversity, and none of his wise men would attempt to interpret it. The faithful Daniel stood before the king, not to flatter, not to misinterpret in order to secure favor. A solemn duty rested upon him to tell the king of Babylon the truth. . . .  {CC 2 ...