Charles Finney addresses the dangers of seeking honor from men rather than from God, emphasizing that this mindset leads to spiritual blindness, unbelief, and a contempt for God. He outlines how this state of mind manifests in various behaviors, such as prioritizing human approval over divine approval, and ultimately concludes that true faith is impossible when one is preoccupied with the opinions of others. Finney warns that this common form of depravity can lead to a loss of piety and a corrupted relationship with God, urging believers to seek God's honor above all else.