The sermon centres on the eternal urgency of prioritising the soul over all earthly pursuits, drawing from Christ's sobering question in Mark 8:36: 'For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul?' It emphasises the soul's incomparable value as the divine breath of life, destined for eternal existence in either heaven or hell, and warns against the fatal folly of deferring salvation for worldly gain, popularity, or temporal security. Through poignant illustrations—such as the Scottish young men and the lost diamond at sea—it underscores the fleeting nature of earthly achievements and the irreversible consequences of delaying repentance. The preacher calls listeners to immediate, heartfelt faith in Christ, stressing that only through surrendering to Jesus can one find true, eternal profit. The tone is urgent, pastoral, and deeply convicting, rooted in a profound sense of divine accountability and grace.
