People defect from the gospel because they were drawn to it initially for the wrong reasons. The excitement of the crowd, not the meaning of the message, lures them at first. A lively crowd, and the production value of a worship service emphasizing showmanship rather than Scripture, wows the modern-day seeker.
Christianity has to be very careful when it is popular. The action and excitement of a crowd captivate people. They gather in a sports stadium, or a large auditorium or church, to be part of a big event. There’s an energy, almost a pep-rally feel, but many of the participants are there for the crowd, not the Crown. They’re looking for some miraculous intervention on their behalf, or the promise of something they can cash in on. Or just a good show.
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