In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story of a rescue team during the 2008 earthquake in China. They come across a woman's body buried under rubble, and despite knowing she is dead, the leader of the team is moved to go back and investigate why she was kneeling. This leads him to reflect on his own life and question his commitment to God's commandments and his love for others. The speaker then explores the concept of love, referencing 1 Corinthians 13, and challenges the congregation to examine their own love for others, particularly those who are marginalized or in need of help.

John Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of not only abstaining from wickedness but also actively practicing goodness to attain the kingdom of Heaven. He warns against the consequences of not doing good, highlighting that even the omission of good deeds is considered unrighteousness. Chrysostom stresses the significance of forgiveness, explaining that forgiving others is a greater act than forgiving debts, as it benefits both the forgiver and the forgiven. He encourages turning the other cheek and returning good for evil, as a way to achieve a glorious victory and to disarm anger and resentment.