Devil's (Jeses') advocate here. In context...
It's not about groveling at god's feet, it's about not being polluted by the world. It's actually meant as an admonishment to discourage non-believers from their idolatrous ways by not participating in their idol feasts.
1 Corinthians 10:27-32 (NIV)
27 If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience. 28 But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, both for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience. 29 I am referring to the other person’s conscience, not yours. For why is my freedom being judged by another’s conscience? 30 If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for?
31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 32 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—
Just to answer the part you say you may not understand.
It's not about groveling at god's feet, it's about not being polluted by the world. It's actually meant as an admonishment to discourage non-believers from their idolatrous ways by not participating in their idol feasts.
1 Corinthians 10:27-32 (NIV)
27 If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience. 28 But if someone says to you, “This has been offered in sacrifice,” then do not eat it, both for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience. 29 I am referring to the other person’s conscience, not yours. For why is my freedom being judged by another’s conscience? 30 If I take part in the meal with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of something I thank God for?
31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 32 Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God—
Just to answer the part you say you may not understand.
