In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a mother and her imprisoned son. The son pleads with his mother to seek help from a powerful witch doctor to influence the outcome of his trial. However, the mother, being a Christian, is faced with a moral dilemma. The speaker draws parallels between this story and biblical examples, such as the prodigal son and Peter's denial of Jesus. The sermon emphasizes the importance of staying true to one's faith and seeking forgiveness and mercy from God.

Horatius Bonar contrasts the choices of Orpah and Ruth, highlighting Orpah's kiss of farewell as a symbol of indecision and attachment to the world, while Ruth's commitment to cleave to Naomi represents true faith and devotion to God. Bonar emphasizes that many people, like Orpah, wish to maintain ties with both the world and God, but true discipleship requires a decisive choice to follow the Lord wholeheartedly. He warns against the dangers of half-heartedness and the necessity of forsaking worldly pleasures for a complete commitment to Christ. Ultimately, Bonar calls for believers to embrace a life of unwavering faith, cleaving to God and rejecting the allure of Moab.

F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of steadfast loyalty to Jesus, drawing parallels between the men of Judah who clave unto their king and the biblical figures of Ruth and Naomi. He highlights that true faith is tested at critical junctures, where one must choose to cleave to Christ despite societal pressures, personal struggles, and feelings of abandonment. Meyer encourages believers to remain faithful even when faced with temptation or when God seems distant, illustrating that true love for Christ is demonstrated through unwavering commitment. The sermon calls for a deep, personal connection with Jesus that transcends circumstances and challenges.