LEV373 In addition to the literal meaning of the verse, referring to physically blind people, the Rabbis of the Talmud interpret "blind" metaphorically: they take it to mean anyone who is unaware of something, who does not see something, who has a "blind spot." With this principle, the Jewish tradition raises our responsibilities towards others to quite a high-level: we are not allowed to do things that would cause someone else to sin, that would cause someone else to do something wrong. We are commanded not to give bad advice. ... Contemporary ways this principle may be applied include these: ● There are many situations where being in violation of the prohibition on deception (see above) will also result in placing a stumbling block before the blind, such as creating misleading financial statements, or misleading advertising, where the actions could cause someone to be "blind" to the actual financial health of the company or the worthiness of a product and to harm himself as a result. ● A salesperson recommending an item because he gets a bigger commission on it, not because it would be best for the client, violates this norm. It is not forbidden for a manufacturer to encourage the sale of certain of their products over others. What is forbidden, where the line gets crossed, is when the best needs of the client are ignored in the process. ● Offering a bribe or a kickback is also banned by this rule. An employee is supposed to be working in the best interest of his employer, not to line his own pockets. If you offer someone a bribe, you are causing him or her to stumble because he will no longer be acting in the best interests of his or her employer. (By Barry J. Leff, "Jewish Business Ethics")