By Elimu Assistant Team 
Give reasons why Christians find it difficult to apply the teachings of John the Baptist in their lives.
- They lack faith in God’s word.
- Divisions along tribal/racial/denominational lines affect unity among Christians.
- Clinging to the past/inability to abandon the old/previous lifestyle.
- Negative attitude by the rich towards the needy/poor.
- The influence of the mass media/moral decadence in society.
- Some Christians lack what to share with others/poverty.
- There is rampant corruption in the society.
- The emergence of cult leaders/false prophets in the society/lack of role models.
- Some Christians lead hypocritical lives.
- Peer pressure.
