Charles Finney emphasizes the critical role of parents in training their children in the way they should go, asserting that if this is done, the children will not depart from it as they grow older. He highlights the importance of parental affection, the formation of habits, and the necessity for both mothers and fathers to actively engage in their children's spiritual and moral upbringing. Finney also addresses common objections regarding the failure of some good parents, attributing it to neglect or external influences, and stresses the need for parental associations to ensure a unified approach to child-rearing. He concludes by urging parents to prioritize their children's training and maintain a deep devotion to God in their efforts.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that the House of God serves as a training ground for believers, akin to Abram's trained men who were prepared for spiritual warfare. He highlights that spiritual training occurs within the community of faith, where believers learn to love, support, and fight for one another, especially for those who falter like Lot. The sermon underscores the importance of enduring spiritual discipline and the necessity of being equipped to face spiritual conflicts, as Abram did when he rescued Lot. Sparks reminds us that true training involves not just knowledge but the embodiment of biblical truths through shared experiences in the household of faith. Ultimately, he encourages believers to embrace their role in God's household, prepared for every good work through the Holy Spirit's guidance.