Charles Finney addresses believers regarding their covenant obligations despite the failures of their churches, emphasizing that personal commitment to God and each other should not waver due to others' shortcomings. He encourages patience and forbearance in the face of controversy surrounding the doctrine of entire sanctification, urging believers to reflect on their own past misunderstandings and to extend the same grace they received from God to others. Finney warns against becoming defensive about personal beliefs and stresses the importance of seeking truth over consistency, as the church faces a critical examination of this doctrine.