Thomas Brooks emphasizes the danger of valuing worldly possessions and pleasures over the grace of God. He illustrates how many people prioritize their lusts, relationships, honors, and material wealth above their spiritual well-being. The sermon serves as a stark reminder that true fulfillment comes from valuing grace over transient earthly delights. Brooks calls for self-examination regarding what we truly cherish in our lives. Ultimately, he urges listeners to reassess their priorities and seek a deeper relationship with God.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes the futility of placing one's hope and satisfaction in worldly things, describing how those who are worldly-minded have only the transient pleasures of this life as their portion. He warns that while they may enjoy comforts and joys now, their ultimate fate is one of torment and sorrow in the afterlife, contrasting their temporary gains with the eternal consequences. Brooks uses the parable of Dives and Lazarus to illustrate the stark difference between earthly satisfaction and heavenly reward, urging listeners to reconsider their priorities and seek a lasting portion in God.