Romans 14:13

Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.

My dear fellow Christians, this verse tells us in a direct manner not to put a stumbling block in the way of our brethren. We need to be constantly aware that we don't misuse our freedom in Christ by tempting another to do that which he/she feels is sin. Example: If you know that someone in the church family has had some problems with alcoholism, don't invite them over for dinner and have a case of beer in the garage or wine in the fridge where he/she will see it. If you know someone having difficulties with gambling, it is not wise to invite them to go to Atlantic City with you to see a show in the casino.

This may be difficult to understand if you are one that does not have any of these battles. The conscience of some may take longer to understand than others. By exercising your freedom in the presence of those struggling, you may offend or hurt them, or cause them to stumble. Remember that Paul is talking about the legitimate weaker brother, not the illigitimate or manipulative brother. The bottom line is that if your brother/sister is truly offended by the exercise of your Christian liberty, and you continue to do it, then you are not acting in love toward that person. The result will be the ruin of that persons conscience and the ruin of your relationship with that person.