Failure is an important subject to study because many of us suffer a fear of how others see us rather than thinking about what God wants us to do. Partly, this is because within our American society, more so than others, we view any failure as a permanent mar against our esteem. For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Failure, particularly when it involves sin, has consequences affecting you and others. When understanding God's amazing grace and His incredible forgiveness through Christ, a mature Christian grasps the concept that his or her failures are not the end of the world, nor permanent deterrents to salvation. To fail simply means you have serious or even troubled situations to strive to overcome or work through. Romans 3:23 teaches us; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.