David Wilkerson emphasizes the Apostle Paul's teaching to the Colossian church about walking worthy of the Lord, which involves embodying qualities such as compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. He urges believers to self-examine their spiritual growth, asking whether they are becoming more like Christ in their character and interactions with others. Wilkerson highlights that true transformation cannot be achieved through human effort alone but requires the work of the Holy Spirit and faith in God's Word. He encourages the congregation to seek the Spirit's guidance in measuring their walk with Christ and to actively pursue change in their hearts. Ultimately, the focus should be on becoming more loving and forgiving rather than merely performing good works.

Chuck Smith emphasizes the stark contrast between worldly wisdom and divine wisdom, as outlined in James 3:13-18. He explains that worldly wisdom is earthly, sensual, and devilish, leading to confusion and strife, while divine wisdom is pure, peaceable, gentle, and full of mercy. Smith warns against the folly of relying on human understanding and urges believers to seek the wisdom that comes from God, which shapes their character and leads to righteousness. He encourages self-reflection on whether one is living by earthly or godly wisdom and the importance of allowing God to transform one's life. The sermon concludes with a call to prayer for those seeking to embrace divine wisdom.