But Daniel purposed in his heart

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, now with the wine which he drank. Dan. 1:8

Much of Daniel’s life was beyond his control.  He had been forced from his home and carried against his will to a foreign land.  But when it came to what he allowed into his body, he purposed in his heart not to defile himself.

Some things in life are beyond our control.  But for the most part, we control what we take into our bodies.  Temperance is the exercise of self-control.  Paul says it is a fruit of the Spirit. 

God blessed Daniel because he purposed in his heart not to defile himself and God will bless us if we do the same.
Rev.DB