Watchman Nee emphasizes the significance of Mary's act of anointing Jesus with costly ointment as a model for understanding the goal of the Gospel. He argues that true service to God often appears as 'waste' to the world and even to fellow believers, yet it is in this 'wasting' of ourselves that we find true satisfaction and bring pleasure to God. The Gospel's primary aim is not merely to benefit sinners but to satisfy the heart of God, and our lives should reflect this by pouring out our best for Him. Nee encourages believers to recognize the worth of Christ and to give their all, as Mary did, in devotion and service. Ultimately, he calls for a life that seeks to please God above all else, leading to a fragrant testimony of Christ to the world.

K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the importance of aligning our thoughts and motivations with God's heart in his sermon 'Finding God's Heart.' He highlights the disconnect between people's opinions on forgiveness and salvation and the clear teachings of the Bible, noting that even believers often cling to their own ideas rather than God's. Using the church of Ephesus as an example, he warns that outward service without love can lead to spiritual emptiness, urging believers to return to their first love for Christ. Yohannan calls for a deep understanding of God's heart through Scripture, asserting that true service stems from love rather than duty. Ultimately, he encourages listeners to seek God's heart to transform their lives and produce lasting fruit.