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I Corinthians 8:9-12, Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak.  For if someone with a weak conscience sees you, with all your knowledge, eating in an idol’s temple, won’t that person be emboldened to eat what is sacrificed to idols? So this weak brother or sister, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge. When you sin against them in this way and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

The Christians in the church at Corinth would have experienced a significant life change when they came to know Jesus.  The Corinthian lifestyle was wild.  It involved idolatry, sexual debauchery, and lots of indulgence.  Those who were new to the Christian walk might be very concerned about eating food sacrificed to idols or other things associated with their past lives.  They might be "legalistic" simply because they weren't mature or confident in their new Christian walk.  They might be very concerned about doing the wrong thing.

Paul is saying, "Of course it doesn't matter what meat you eat but if it negatively affects the new faith of a Christian brother or sister, then be sensitive to that." Ditch the meat if need be.  What's most important is demonstrating love to that brother and sister and supporting them in the faith.  Don't be judgmental of them; simply love them. 

Let's pray...God, sometimes, we are judgmental of other believers.  Maybe we think they are too legalistic or too indulgent.  Regardless, these are brothers and sisters, people you love and people with whom we will spend eternity.  Help us love each other, God, as you have called us to do.  In Jesus' Name, Amen.