Why People Quit — And Why We Must Endure

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

— Galatians 6:9

The Reality of Weariness

The Christian life is rewarding, but it is not easy. It demands sacrifice, service, and endurance. Just as many people quit jobs when work loses meaning or support is lacking, some Christians give up when their spiritual walk feels too heavy. The Bible does not ignore this struggle. Instead, it equips us with truth and examples to help us endure.

Why People Quit the Faith

The decline often happens gradually. Attendance slips from Sunday evenings to midweek, then even Sunday mornings. Giving, fellowship, Bible reading, and prayer start to fade. Eventually, a heart that once burned for the Lord grows cold.

Excuses are easy to find—busy schedules, disagreements, or dissatisfaction with others. However, Scripture reminds us that beneath excuses often lie deeper issues, such as fatigue, pain, or sin.

Three Common Struggles in Scripture

1. Moses – Overwhelmed by Work: Moses nearly burned out under the weight of responsibility until Jethro urged him to share the load (Exodus 18:17–23). Many today feel overworked in church service. The answer is not quitting, but balance, delegation, and spiritual renewal.

   
   

2. Job’s Wife – Overwhelmed by Pain: After devastating losses, Job’s wife urged him to “curse God and die” (Job 2:9). Pain can shake faith, but Job’s endurance shows the power of preparing in peace for the storms of life. Regular prayer, fellowship, and study build the strength to endure suffering.

   
   

3. Demas – Overwhelmed by Sin: Paul mourned that Demas deserted the faith because he loved this present world (2 Timothy 4:10). Many quit not from hardship, but from choosing sin over Christ. Worldly pleasures can choke faith if we allow them to become our focus.

   
   

The Call to Patience

The opposite of quitting is patience—remaining steadfast under pressure. Paul listed patience as a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). It is the ability to remain under life’s burdens with faith, trusting God to carry us through.

Patience does not mean ignoring struggles. It means finding balance, recharging spiritually, and leaning on brothers and sisters in Christ for encouragement. The church is strongest when every member endures together.

Don’t Quit

Satan cannot take away eternal life—but he tempts us to quit the race. Jesus warned His disciples of persecution, yet told them to remain faithful. The same call stands for us today: don’t quit.

If you feel weary, ask God to renew your spirit. Seek help from fellow Christians. Recommit your heart to the Lord. The crown of life is promised to those who endure to the end.

Don’t give up—you will reap the reward if you faint not.