1 Corinthians 10:27

That believe not. That is, friends, relatives, or others who are not Christians.

To a feast. These words are supplied. The context makes clear that the invitation is to a meal in a private home, not a sacrificial celebration at a heathen temple. It often happens that Christians are offered hospitality by non-Christians, and Christians are under no obligation to reject such offers. They have the example of Christ, who accepted the hospitality of those who were not His followers (see Luke 11:37). Christianity does not require believers to become hermits, who abstain from all social contact with their fellow men (see Rom. 12:13; Titus 1:8; Heb. 13:2; 2T 645).

Disposed to go. Literally, “desire to go.” Many valuable opportunities may be lost by reluctance to accept offers of hospitality from unbelievers. All over the world the invitation to share a meal is a gesture of friendliness, and indicates an attitude of willingness to give attention to what the invited guest may say. All such occasions should be used by the Christian to witness for the Lord and to direct attention to the love of God and His plan for the salvation of man. Jesus accepted invitations from unbelievers with this objective in mind (see DA 150, 151).

Whatsoever is set before you. This phrase must be interpreted in its context. The subject is the propriety of eating meats sacrificed to idols. It is with regard to this that the invited guest was asked to lay aside his scruples and gladly partake of the food provided for him. He is not to embarrass his host or place himself in a compromising situation by making inquiries as to whether the meat on the table had earlier been an offering to the false gods worshiped by his host. However, this statement does not sanction the use of foods elsewhere forbidden. The meat must be such as the Christian can conscientiously eat without transgressing God’s requirements relative to clean and unclean meats (Lev. 11). If it meets the requirement he may receive it graciously and thankfully, without asking any questions (cf. on Rom. 14:1). The instruction relates to the question of the use of food that has been offered to idols, and is not concerned with the fitness of food from the standpoint of nutrition and health. The Christian ought to know that he is expected to use his discretion regarding injurious food that would be a danger to his physical well-being (see Rom. 12:1, 2; 1 Cor. 6:19, 20).