Yes, only God knows how tightly woven are the combined secrets of the multitude. It is all called unconfessed sin. And for those who refuse to acknowledge it, it grows undetected for the most part. When it does rear its ugly head, much of the time it is greeted with denial and plain old blame-shifting. Sin begins when life is not God-centered.

Now there is a big difference between what may be considered "good"-centered and God-centered. There are many good men and women in the world.  Many highly esteemed people, have had to overcome a huge tragedy in their life …and have done well.  But, most would say that character is simply developed along with an appreciation of commitment ...an offering of good guidance and direction.  

Many would say that is the primary factor in developing depth of character. But to be truly good, that guidance should be in the direction of God.   

Compromise is at times deemed a good thing; and at times it is considered bad.  Don't compromise the Word of God.  That which we have not adhered to ...makes it difficult to hear what we must adhere to.