A female friend confided in me that a male coworker had made a derogatory comment about her that was inconsiderate and hurtful. I explained that this man had also hurt my feelings in the past. I had concluded that he was lacking some ethical characteristics, but claimed to be a Christian.
She was disappointed that this man proclaimed Christianity, but fell short on integrity. I had seen examples in him that did not exemplify the type of person that one would hope to encounter while touting the virtues of Christianity.
Being a Christian does not result in the perfect person. None of us have all the desirable qualities. We hope that our friends, family, and coworkers do not hide behind a cloak of perfection only to show us a darker side. There is always tomorrow, and the hope that we all become better men.