Does the principle about not eating meat offered to idols apply to other areas of life?
Yes. The principle extends to every aspect of life, not merely meat offered to idols. Anything that causes a weaker believer to stumble should be set aside. All actions—eating, drinking, or whatever one does—must be done for the glory of God and without giving offense.
Les teaches that this principle carries into every aspect of life; it does not apply only to meat offered to idols. Anything that causes a weaker believer to stumble should be set aside. He explains the crux is verse 31: whether you eat, drink, or whatsoever you do, do it all for the glory of God. That is why believers are left here—to bring glory to His Name, even in mundane everyday things. Les also points to verse 32: give no offense to the Jew, the Gentile, or the house of God, an admonition that fits today as it did in Paul’s day.