Our own worst enemy

Our confessions continue this week. We have taked about our questions on sin, heaven and hell, Jesus and prayer. This week we look in the mirror and face a truth that is difficult to admit.
Christians are the reason many chose not to be Christian. Some possible examples are:

• Our imperfections become reasons others use to say we are hypocrites.
• Our religious behavior may seem strange to others and quite frankly seem unrelated to what Jesus said and did.
• When Christians align with special interests or political parties and claim their stance is the only faithful one possible we weaken the cause of Christ.
• When Christians fail to act boldly in the face of injustice, with mercy to those who are vulnerable, with compassion those who hurt, or live with hope in the face of adversity we give others reason to doubt.

What must we confess about the behavior of Christians that get in the way of others accepting Christ?