The cares of this world may lead some people away from the Lord and His church. The pleasures of this life can steal the time we should be devoting to God. Temporary riches can also distract people from their service to the Lord. Family crises can test our faith. Double-mindedness makes it difficult to build up our faith. Ignorance makes it easier for us to fall into temptation. And mistreatment by brethren can cause people to withdraw from the church.