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 upon his arrival there, was glad to see such effects of the divine grace, and exhorted them all to remain firmly attach'd to the christian profession:
1 Corinthians 7:37
but he that has been steady in his purpose, and finds no necessity to alter it; if he is a master of his passion, and is heartily determin'd to keep his virginity, it is well.
2 Corinthians 9:7
let every man give as he is disposed in his own mind, without any regret or reluctance: for God loves a cheerful benefactor.
Defile
Acts 10:14
but Peter said, not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
Romans 14:15
now if your brother be endanger'd by your eating, you violate the obligations of love: for such a matter as eating, will you risk his life, for whom Christ died?
1 Corinthians 8:7
But every one has not this knowledge: for some still imagine the idol represents a deity: and eat the meat under the notion of an offering to such a being: by which erroneous opinion they are infected with idolatry.
1 Corinthians 10:18
consider the custom of the Jews by descent, are not they which eat of the sacrifices, partakers of the altar? what say I then?