This sermon emphasizes the need for righteousness and the importance of turning to Jesus for true fulfillment and purpose. It highlights the consequences of seeking satisfaction in material things like alcohol, luxury cars, or fame, and the emptiness that follows. The message calls for a shift in focus towards God and righteousness rather than worldly desires.

This sermon emphasizes the reality that we enter and leave this world with nothing material, highlighting the importance of spiritual preparation for eternity. It contrasts the fate of those who die without Christ, taking only guilt, with those who know the Lord, taking great riches and gain into eternity. The message urges listeners to lay hold on eternal life and store up a good foundation for the time to come, emphasizing the significance of knowing and belonging to Christ.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of sin, the deceitfulness of riches, and the perversity of the human heart. He warns that unsaved individuals should tremble at the thought of eternal punishment. The preacher explains that during judgment, people will see the reality of their lives played out on a screen, including their thoughts, words, and actions. He also mentions the mental anguish that will be experienced in hell and urges listeners to prioritize eternity over earthly life.

William Gouge emphasizes the importance of preventing and addressing covetousness by following specific rules: understanding true happiness and the deceitfulness of riches, setting our hearts on heavenly blessings, placing our confidence in God's providence, moderating our desire for riches, and praying against covetousness as it is a deeply rooted sin that requires divine intervention for healing.