C.H. Spurgeon addresses the issue of a divided heart, emphasizing that such a condition leads to spiritual faultiness both individually and within the church. He warns that a divided heart is a grievous disease that affects the whole person, causing unhappiness, inconsistency, and hypocrisy. Spurgeon illustrates that this division not only hinders personal faith but also weakens the church's collective strength against evil. He calls for unity of heart in serving God, urging listeners to examine their own hearts and seek true devotion. Ultimately, he offers hope for those with broken hearts, inviting them to trust in Christ for healing and salvation.

James urges believers to experience deep sorrow and wretchedness over their sins, emphasizing the need for genuine repentance and inner penitence rather than external ascetic practices. The call to be miserable is a call to heartfelt mourning and a recognition of the seriousness of sin, echoing the warnings of the Old Testament prophets about impending judgment. Through examples from Psalms, Hosea, Micah, Joel, Zechariah, Isaiah, and Jeremiah, the concept of devastation and ruin due to sin is vividly portrayed, highlighting the consequences of unrepentant hearts.

Joseph Philpot preaches about the unwavering confidence in God's provision, emphasizing the necessity of both doctrinal truth and personal experience to strengthen our faith. He delves into the spiritual needs of believers, such as the need for mercy, pardon, righteousness, wisdom, and strength, all of which God graciously supplies through Christ Jesus. Philpot highlights the importance of recognizing our deep needs and relying on the Mediator, Jesus, as the channel through which all blessings flow, according to the glorious riches of God.