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Christians are falling from the faith at a pace I haven’t seen in my fifty plus years on the earth. From disillusionment to deconstruction to buying into false-grace theologies and Universalism to surrendering to habitual sin, people are giving up on God (or completely redefining Him).

The slow fade from being wildly alive in Jesus to abandonment of faith is a strange and usually methodical process. The enemy knows how to hit, where to hit and when to hit to bring the most destruction to someone’s relationship with Jesus.

The enemy proudly identifies as an accuser, and a key scheme is to entice followers of Jesus to adopt his mantle. When Christians become disillusioned, disappointed, hurt or angered, the finger pointing most always begins. Accusation is a powerful weapon.

Expectations aren’t met and blame is directed toward pastors, leaders, friends, parents and ultimately God.

I’ve seen it time and again, and it’s tragic. Those who slip, slide or full-on fall away have had their lives infiltrated by wicked schemes of deadly, evil spirits. Imaginations weren’t taken captive and decisions are made from a wounded, disenchanted, disgusted heart.

I’ve known many on-fire, radically devoted, Holy Spirit-driven, tongue-talking, compassionate, loving, zealots for Jesus who ended up falling away. It’s stunning.

Deconstruction. Disillusionment. Apathy. Anger. Surrender.

Here’s the question: For those who are currently burning for Jesus, how will you ensure you aren’t the next casualty?

I pray this book helps. I believe it will.

John Burton