I think it also has to do with who a new Christian surrounds themself with. It’s difficult to leave a group of “friends” to seek out those who share your belief in Christ. It’s hard. But it needs to be something that happens, almost the next day after a decision is made. A new Christian needs the support and the strength of numbers for awhile, to gain knowledge and water the newfound relationship. Some are able to go to their old crew the next day, share their decision, and continue to spend time with them, if they accept their new life, but I’d say this happens rarely.

I think this plague could fall on the shoulders, at least somewhat, of believers in a church/revival setting that don’t follow up with those that they know made a decision. It’s our job as brothers and sisters in Christ.