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 came and saw the grace of God he rejoiced, and encouraged them all to hold by the Lord with heartfelt purpose
1 Corinthians 7:37
But the man of firm purpose who has made up his mind, who, instead of being forced against his will, has determined to himself to keep his maid a spiritual bride ??that man will be doing the right thing.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Everyone is to give what he has made up his mind to give; there is to be no grudging or compulsion about it, for God loves the giver who gives cheerfully.
Defile
Acts 10:14
But Peter said, "No, no, my Lord; I have never eaten anything common or unclean."
Romans 14:15
If your brother is being injured because you eat a certain food, then you are no longer living by the rule of love. Do not let that food of yours ruin the man for whom Christ died.
1 Corinthians 8:7
But remember, it is not everyone who has this 'knowledge.' Some who have hitherto been accustomed to idols eat the food as food which has been really offered to an idol, and so their weaker conscience is contaminated.
1 Corinthians 10:18
Look at the rites of Israel. Do not those who eat the sacrifices participate in the altar?