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.