This devotion considers the meaning of the words “purified,” “spotless,” and “refined” as
they are used in Daniel 12:10, which are some of the final words recorded by Daniel.
The intervening historical period between Daniel’s life and the fulfillment of his prophetic
message will serve as a time of purifying, cleansing and refining God’s people.
“Purified” means “examined.” Trials, challenges and life in general examine all of us,
but the godly men who know and understand God are purified through these trials. 
“Spotless” means “cleansed” which again describes the moral and spiritual condition
that will occur in the wise men who seek God. “Refined” means “to be fused” or
“to be cast in a mold.” It is the word that refers to a goldsmith melting away the
impurities so they can be purged and the pure metal cast into the desired image.
(See the same words used in Daniel 11:35)

Those who allow God’s Spirit and Word to change their character and their nature will
do so because they understand the process and plan of God as it unfolds in history.
But, during this time of refining believers, there will be many other people who will
not understand God’s purpose for history and, as a result of their lack of understanding,
 they will continue to be wicked and live in rebellion towards God, his Truth and his nature.
As history unfolds society will not continue to become better and better through social
reform. Instead, the godly will face opposition that will refine them, while the wicked
living during these same times will use the same experiences to
enhance, justify and practice their wickedness.