In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing the importance of diligently developing and strengthening our faith. He emphasizes the need to cultivate virtues such as knowledge, godliness, self-control, brotherly kindness, and love. The speaker warns against the dangers of self-indulgence and the prevalent mindset of seeking personal gratification in our society. He urges listeners to carefully discern and test teachings, comparing them to the Bible, and to avoid extremes while guarding the truth. The sermon concludes with a reminder from Jesus that the path to life is narrow and difficult, and that the purpose of God's grace is to bring glory and honor to His name, leading believers to live selflessly and devotedly.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes that heresy is not merely about rejecting Scripture but rather about selectively choosing which parts to accept and which to ignore. He warns against the tendency to favor passages that align with personal preferences while disregarding others, a practice that has been observed throughout history, including in various cults. Tozer cites a fourteenth-century editorial scribe who cautioned against this selective approach, urging believers to embrace the entirety of Scripture. The sermon highlights the danger of distorting the truth by focusing only on agreeable teachings, particularly in relation to critical doctrines like eternal punishment.