Diversion is defined as a turning aside. In warfare and some athletic contests, such as boxing, basketball, and football, a diversion is a maneuver that draws an opponent's attention, leaving them open to a devastating attack elsewhere. These are called feints and can be very effective. In the United States, terrorism acts as a distraction or feint to attract attention, while the real weapon is the largely legal massive immigration of Muslims, with immigrants receiving the majority of green cards issued. Additionally, Muslim women are out-producing American women in childbirth, having nearly five times as many babies. This situation is seen as a diversion that distracts from the real issue at hand. Satan uses the world's distractions as a feint to divert attention from the spiritual war he wages against our futures. These distractions are easily accessible and appealing to our carnal nature, yet they produce little or nothing toward accomplishing our spiritual calling.

Diversion in the form of sports and trivial events often overshadows more significant news. During the summer, news coverage tends to focus on light-hearted or frivolous stories such as shark attacks, summer festivals, and contests like hot dog eating and homemade flying vehicle competitions. These stories, while entertaining, are presented as news despite their lack of substantial content. Similarly, extensive media attention on events like LeBron James's free agency decision and the FIFA World Cup, while popular, diverts attention from more critical issues. Such coverage, though momentarily engaging, can eclipse truly important news, like the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court justices or significant policy decisions by government agencies. While sports and similar diversions are enjoyable and provide a temporary escape, they should not distract from understanding and addressing the more pressing matters affecting society.

Diversion, as discussed, is a significant challenge to maintaining focus on our calling. It is an interruption that pulls our attention away from our responsibilities to God and Jesus Christ. Diversions come in many forms and are unavoidable, affecting everyone despite efforts to remain focused. They draw our minds away, creating breaks in thought and leading to randomness, confusion, and a waste of time as we try to regain our focus. This can result in neglect, carelessness, and a decline in the quality of our work and spiritual life. The key to managing diversions is to minimize the time they hold our attention, requiring intensive concentration to quickly return to our primary focus on fulfilling our calling.