Sheath your freedom

So stop being critical and condemning of other believers, but instead determine to never deliberately cause a brother or sister to stumble and fall because of your actions. I know and am convinced by personal revelation from the Lord Jesus that there is nothing wrong with eating any food. But to the one who considers it to be unclean, it is unacceptable. If your brother or sister is offended because you insist on eating what you want, it is no longer love that rules your conduct. Why would you wound someone for whom the Messiah gave his life, just so you can eat what you want? So don’t give people the opportunity to slander what you know to be good. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of rules about food and drink, but is in the realm of the Holy Spirit, filled with righteousness, peace, and joy. Serving the Anointed One by walking in these kingdom realities pleases God and earns the respect of others. Romans 14:13-18 -

Paul encourages us in this passage to think of others as we engage in our habits. We have freedom but we shouldn’t abuse it by walking over others. If your brother stumbles over one of your habits then we should be sensitive to them. For example some believers think drinking alcohol is wrong then it’s not love to indulge in front of them. If your conscience allows you to drink (in moderation and wisdom) then you can do it but not in front of this struggling brother or sister. We should respect the convictions of others and uphold the unity of the body. The freedom to do something doesn’t make it wise. Let’s use our freedom to exalt the Lord and show righteousness. We should be known amongst believers for our faith, love and devotion to righteousness.

Any habit that isn’t essential to living (drinking water,etc) and Living in the Spirit (Prayer, reading scripture) should be considered in light of your brother. Living sacrificially is love and there is great rewards of fellowship from it.