Ezra 6:6
Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar-boznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence: Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar-boznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence:
Ezra 6:6 is part of Darius's decree for the building of the house of the Lord at Jerusalem, the second decree for that work, which continued the work begun under Cyrus and was carried on by his successor. When Darius came to the throne he set aside the prohibition by which the usurper had stopped the work of the house of God at Jerusalem. In the verse Darius orders Tatnai, Shethar-boznai, and their companions beyond the river, the officials beyond the Euphrates, to stay far away from the temple-building work and not hinder the Jews, thereby protecting the builders and allowing them to continue. Behind these events the Lord had His hand on affairs and had resources for the work, having moved upon Cyrus as His agent to discern the prophecies concerning himself, grant the Jews liberty, and furnish the facilities needed to rebuild the temple.
Together with the later action of Artaxerxes, the royal actions begun under Cyrus and continued under Darius formed one decree concerning Jerusalem's restoration. The verse shows that the Lord still moves upon the hearts of kings and rulers in behalf of His people, moving unbelievers to give favors and help for the advancement of His cause, having placed His goods in the hands of unbelievers to be used for the work that must be done for a fallen world.
Therefore God's people and workers are to receive as well as impart favors, accepting what God moves men of the world to do for His cause and not cutting off, refusing, or withdrawing from that help. This includes gifts and opened avenues that come through agents who have no sympathy with the work, no faith in Christ, and no practice of His words, as long as this world lasts and the Spirit of God strives with the world and the door of mercy is not closed. While receiving such help, God's workers are to give to the world the light of truth as presented in the Scriptures, without building a wall of separation, coming into conflict with authorities and powers, or taking a course that brings the time of trouble before the time. But leaders are to bide their time, hide in Christ, and approach men in wisdom to receive favors for the advancement of the work.