When Christians Don’t Behave Like Christians

As Christians, we know how we ought to behave. We have the Bible, we have the Holy Spirit’s promptings, and yet even the saved in Christ have a sin nature. We would like to think that once a person is saved, they will automatically begin treating others right and demonstrating Christlike character in their daily lives. But the truth is, this side of heaven, sinners saved by grace will still sometimes give in to temptation and sin.

And when that happens, it can have a devastating effect on believ...