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, when he arrived there, and beheld the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted them all, with full purpose of heart to adhere to the Lord.
1 Corinthians 7:37
But he that is stedfast in his heart, not having any necessity, but retaineth power over his own inclination, and hath determined this in his heart that he will preserve his own virgin state, doeth well.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Let every man, as he hath purposed in heart, give, not with reluctance or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Defile
Acts 10:14
But Peter said, By no means, Lord for I have never at any time eaten of any thing common or unclean.
Romans 14:15
But if by meat thy brother is grieved, thou walkest no more according to love. Do not by thy meat destroy him for whom Christ died.
1 Corinthians 8:7
Howbeit there is not in all men this knowledge; but some having conscientious respect for the idol to this moment, eat the meat as sacrificed to the idol; and their conscience being weak, is defiled.
1 Corinthians 10:18
Behold Israel after the flesh. Are not they who eat of the sacrifices partakers with the altar?