Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
Bible References
Purposed
Acts 11:23
When he had come, and had seen the grace of God, he rejoiced; and he exhorted them all to remain, with purpose of heart, faithful to the Lord.
1 Corinthians 7:37
But he that stands firm in his purpose, having no necessity to give his daughter in marriage, but has liberty with respect to his own will, and has thus decided in his own heart, that he will keep his daughter a virgin, does well.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Let each one give, as he purposes in his heart; not with grief, nor from necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.
Defile
Acts 10:14
But Peter said: By no means, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing common or unclean.
Romans 14:15
But if your brother is grieved on account of your food, you no longer walk according to love. Do not, with your food, destroy him, for whom Christ died.
1 Corinthians 8:7
But all have not this knowledge; for some, under the persuasion that an idol is a reality, even yet eat meat, as if it were offered to an idol, and their conscience being weak, is defiled.
1 Corinthians 10:18
Look at Israel according to the flesh: are not those who eat the sacrifices partakers with the altar?