1 Corinthians 8:12

King James Version (KJV)

But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.

Translations

1 Corinthians 8:12 - Amplified Bible

And when you sin against your brethren in this way, wounding {and} damaging their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

1 Corinthians 8:12 - American Standard Version

And thus, sinning against the brethren, and wounding their conscience when it is weak, ye sin against Christ.

1 Corinthians 8:12 - Bible in Basic English

And in this way, doing evil to the brothers, and causing trouble to those whose faith is feeble, you are sinning against Christ.

1 Corinthians 8:12 - Darby Bible

Now, thus sinning against the brethren, and wounding their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.

1 Corinthians 8:12 - English Standard Version

Thus, sinning against your brothers and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ.

1 Corinthians 8:12 - King James Version

But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.

1 Corinthians 8:12 - La Biblia de las Americas

Y asì, al pecar contra los hermanos y herir su conciencia cuando ésta es débil, pecáis contra Cristo.

1 Corinthians 8:12 - The Message

1 Corinthians 8:12 - New American Standard Bible

And so, by sinning against the brethren and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ.

1 Corinthians 8:12 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Y asì, al pecar contra los hermanos y herir su conciencia cuando ésta es débil, pecan contra Cristo.

1 Corinthians 8:12 - World English Bible

Thus, sinning against the brothers, and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ.

1 Corinthians 8:12 - Young's Living Translation

and thus sinning in regard to the brethren, and smiting their weak conscience -- in regard to Christ ye sin;

1 Corinthians 8:12 - Additional Comments

This makes it very clear - even if you have freedom, liberty, if it negatively affects others when you use your freedom, it is sin.
Everything in balance - others might have almost Pharisaical requirements that are not practical nor appropriate to meet, like not cards, not dancing, use only KJV, no TV, no secular radio, not working on Sundays, etc. You need to examine your heart, and if you truly are considering the needs of the other person and how your ministry should be balanced. The important factor is to try to help others with what their real needs are.
Do you even consider others when you make decisions, or exercise your freedoms?

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