1 Corinthians 10:27-30
27 If any of those who do not believe invites you to dinner, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience’ sake. 28 But if anyone says to you, “This was offered to idols,” do not eat it for the sake of the one who told you, and for conscience’ sake; for “the earth is the Lord's, and all its fullness.” 29 “Conscience,” I say, not your own, but that of the other. For why is my liberty judged by another man's conscience? 30 But if I partake with thanks, why am I evil spoken of for the food over which I give thanks?
27 If any of those who do not believe invites you to dinner, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience’ sake. 28 But if anyone says to you, “This was offered to idols,” do not eat it for the sake of the one who told you, and for conscience’ sake; for “the earth is the Lord's, and all its fullness.” 29 “Conscience,” I say, not your own, but that of the other. For why is my liberty judged by another man's conscience? 30 But if I partake with thanks, why am I evil spoken of for the food over which I give thanks?
We are at liberty to eat all foods, yet must be aware of the weak consciences of others. In the example of foods prepared for false gods (common still in the Far East), we don’t ask when offered a meal - unless we are told it is for one of those. Then we refuse to show them it is wrong and attempt to reach their conscience to see that. In all other things we give thanks for all God gives. This can certainly apply to other customs as well, with our conduct of freedom stopping our exercise of it when the gospel and testimony of the true God is at hand. We love while not condoning evil.
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