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
Who, coming, and seeing the grace of God, rejoiced, and continued to exhort all, with purpose of heart to abide with the Lord:
1 Corinthians 7:37
But whosoever stands firm in his heart, having no necessity, and has the right according to his own will, and has determined this in his heart, to keep his virgin, will do well.
2 Corinthians 9:7
As each one has predetermined in his heart; not of reluctance, or of constraint: for God loves the hilarious giver.
Defile
Acts 10:14
And Peter said, By no means, Lord, because I never was in the habit of eating anything unconsecrated and unclean.
Romans 14:15
But if your brother is grieved on account of your meat, you are no longer walking in divine love. Do not by your meat destroy him for whom Christ died.
1 Corinthians 8:7
But there is not knowledge in all people: but some, with the conscience of the idol even until now, eat as if it was sacrificed to the idol; and their conscience being weak is polluted.
1 Corinthians 10:18
See Israel after the flesh: are not all eating the sacrifices communicants of the altar?