Who does not know those who once were earnest and enthusiastic in Christian life, while there was but little opposition, but who fainted and failed when it became hard to confess Christ and walk with him?
Then sin, in some form, draws many a builder away from his work, to leave it unfinished.

It may be the world's fascinations that draw him from Christ's side.

It may be sinful human companionships that lure him from loyal friendship to his Saviour.

It may be riches that enter his heart and blind his eyes to the attractions of heaven.

It may be some secret, debasing lust that gains power over him and paralyzes his spiritual life.