R.A. Torrey emphasizes the grave question of what it profits a person to gain the world while losing their soul, urging listeners to reflect on the futility of worldly pursuits that ultimately do not satisfy or last. He contrasts the temporary allure of wealth, honor, and pleasure with the eternal value of the soul, arguing that many sacrifice their true selves for fleeting gains. Torrey illustrates that no one truly possesses the whole world, and even the richest and most honored individuals find dissatisfaction and eventual loss. He warns against the deceptive offers of Satan, who tempts individuals with worldly gains at the cost of their eternal souls. Ultimately, Torrey calls for a choice between the transient nature of the world and the everlasting life offered by Jesus Christ.