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 arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts;
1 Corinthians 7:37
But he who stands firm in his heart, being under no constraint, but has control over his own will, and has decided this in his own heart, to keep her as his betrothed, he will do well.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Each one must give just as he has purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Defile
Acts 10:14
But Peter said, "No, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean."
Romans 14:15
If your brother is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. Do not by your eating destroy the one for whom Christ died.
1 Corinthians 8:7
However, not all possess this knowledge. But some, being accustomed to idols, eat food as really sacrificed to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled.
1 Corinthians 10:18
Consider Israel after the flesh; are not those who eat the sacrifices partners in the altar?