It is in young adulthood that a subtle change appears in the pattern. The fear of ostracism by other Christians becomes so great that every action or word is weighed by what they may think. The fear of criticism and gossip becomes so great that many good deeds are squelched because of how they will look to others. Good is overcome of evil. Everyone is secretly afraid of his brother or sister in Christ, and one dare not express his real feelings.
Brotherly love is replaced by outward politeness and vain mouthings of approved doctrine.
This fear of man is also the cause of sects and divisions, for when men sit in God's seat they are faced with the problem of judging the behavior of others. One man's interpretation of scriptures becomes the church law. Even the timid questioning of such tradition becomes heresy. Few are brave enough to risk the heartache of what amounts to excommunication. Take a good look at Rome.