As we mature in our Torah obedience by adopting more and more halakha, invariably conflicts may arise in our social settings with one another. It is the opinion of this site that such conflicts would defer to the one who holds to more halakha so as to prevent the one who holds more halakha, from sinning. This follows Rav Shaul's (Apostle Paul's) advice to the Romans: "Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way." (Romans 14:13).

However, in situations in which our neighbors are unfamiliar with our halakha, it is considered necessary to understand the line between what we accept as a fence around certain behaviors versus what we consider to actually be unlawful behaviors. We should do all that is possible to avoid transgressing that which is strictly unlawful, while acknowledging the need for allowances in transgressing that which is a fence, so as to avoid offense or the awkward moment of having to educate our friends on the spot to our halakha. To avoid such situations, it is highly encouraged that we find ways to communicate our halachic standards to others at appropriate times, such as communicating dietary requirements ahead of time, or approaching the subject well after the event. It is quite possible that by sharing our halakha with others, that discussion can be generated, and our witness of the Messiah can be made more obvious.

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