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 was come, and saw the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted them all with steadiness of heart to adhere to the Lord.
1 Corinthians 7:37
But he, that is stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath determined in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doth well.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Let every one give as he chuses in his own heart; not with reluctance, or constraint: for God loveth a chearful giver.
Defile
Acts 10:14
But Peter said, By no means, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing polluted or unclean.
Romans 14:15
But if thy brother be grieved by thy food, thou dost not herein walk in love. Do not by thy food destroy him, for whom Christ died.
1 Corinthians 8:7
But there is not in all men this knowledge: and some with a consciousness of the idol unto this day, eat it as a thing sacrificed to an idol, and so their conscience being weak is defiled.
1 Corinthians 10:18
Consider Israel according to the flesh, Are not they, that eat of the sacrifices, partakers of the altar?