In his sermon 'Total Depravity 2', Charles Finney emphasizes that the carnal mind is inherently hostile to God, incapable of obeying His moral law due to its selfish nature. He clarifies that this enmity is not a result of the soul's substance but a voluntary state of mind that prioritizes self-gratification over divine obedience. Finney argues that all unconverted individuals possess this carnal mind, which leads to a universal aversion to God and His requirements. He stresses the necessity of recognizing this enmity for true repentance and conversion to occur, highlighting that without acknowledging their rebellion, sinners cannot be saved. The sermon serves as a call to understand the depth of human depravity and the urgent need for divine intervention through the Holy Spirit.

Horatius Bonar delivers a powerful sermon on Nahum 1:8, emphasizing that darkness pursues those who are enemies of God, as exemplified by Nineveh and Assyria. He describes the sinner as a hater and injurer of God, highlighting the seriousness of enmity against the Creator. Bonar warns that God's patience has limits, and those who reject His light will face the darkness of despair and punishment, both in this life and eternally. The darkness is not merely a lack of light but a profound absence of life and joy, relentlessly pursuing the sinner. Ultimately, Bonar calls for reflection on the consequences of being an enemy of God and the certainty of divine judgment.