“If your strictness in these matters is causing you to judge others and bring division to the church, you are sinning and failing to show love. The kingdom of God is about love and righteousness and peace and joy, not about food (14:17). And one more thing: stop trying to force others to obey the rules of your conscience. Your conscience is for you, not them. Welcome those who disagree with you on food and drink and holy days. Learn about them. Appreciate their robust conscience. Assume that they are exercising their freedoms for God’s glory.
