Be careful, however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak. — The exousia (freedom, right) to eat idol food exists but must be exercised carefully. The word skandalon (stumbling block, offense) suggests causing another to fall. Freedom is real but not absolute; it is constrained by love of neighbor. Paul invokes the weak, whose faith is fragile and who may be induced to act against conscience.

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