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Why should we be limited by another person’s conscience? Simply because we are to do all things for God’s glory, even in our eating and drinking. Nothing we do should cause another believer to stumble. We do what is best for others so that they might be saved. We should also be sensitive to the meaning of our actions to new Christians who are trying to get their morality in check. However, Christians should not make a career out of being offended people with oversensitive consciences. Believers must not project their standards into others. Many “veteran” believers are still oversensitive and judgmental of others. Christian leaders and teachers should carefully teach about the freedom Christians have in matters not expressly forbidden by Scripture.

1 Corinthians 10:28-33
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— 33 even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.