John Henry Newman reflects on the hidden weaknesses and secret faults that can betray even the most faithful followers of God, using examples like Peter, David, and Hezekiah who stumbled in moments of temptation and prosperity. He emphasizes the importance of not assuming we fully understand our own spiritual state until we have faced various temptations and trials from all sides, as integrity in one aspect of our character does not guarantee integrity in others. This humbling realization should lead us to acknowledge our sinfulness and rely on the One who truly knows the depths of our sins.

Samuel Davies preaches about the heinous sin of ingratitude towards God, highlighting the universal practice of ingratitude despite the abundant blessings and deliverances received from the divine Benefactor. He uses the example of Hezekiah's pride and lack of appropriate response to God's kindness as a warning against ingratitude. Davies emphasizes the need for sincere repentance, condemnation of ingratitude, and suppression of this sin in individuals, families, churches, and nations, urging listeners to acknowledge God as the supreme, original Benefactor deserving of utmost gratitude.

Greek Word Studies for an aid_number 35423 preaches on the concept of retribution, emphasizing the giving back in return for something received, whether in a good or bad sense. The sermon delves into the dispensing of rewards or punishments, especially in the afterlife, highlighting the consequences of refusing God's truth and the weight of guilt and punishment. Various Bible verses are explored to illustrate retribution, from Joseph's brothers fearing payback to the distribution of rewards and punishments at the general judgment.