Charles Finney explores the profound reasons behind why sinners harbor hatred towards God, emphasizing that their enmity is not justified by any inherent flaw in God's nature or moral governance. He argues that sinners hate God because He opposes their selfish desires and demands obedience, which they are unwilling to submit to. Finney asserts that the very qualities that sinners despise in God—His holiness, goodness, and impartiality—are the reasons they should love Him instead. Ultimately, he concludes that the hatred of sinners is a reflection of their own selfishness and depravity, and that their guilt is magnified by their rejection of the Gospel. This sermon serves as a stark reminder of the moral conflict between divine righteousness and human sinfulness.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes the inherent evil within humanity, asserting that even without the influence of Satan or wicked individuals, man's sinful nature would still lead him to sin. He describes the corrupted state of the human heart and mind, illustrating that temptation alone does not cause sin; rather, it is the evil root within that drives us to it. Brooks argues that while Satan can tempt, he cannot force us to sin, as the choice ultimately lies within our corrupted nature. He concludes by highlighting the redemptive work of Jesus, who endured immense suffering to save humanity from its sinful state.