The sermon confronts the illusion of moral self-sufficiency by exposing the universal condemnation of all people—Jew and Gentile alike—before the holy standard of God, revealing that even the most righteous-seeming individuals are guilty of sin in heart and intent. It argues that moral behavior, however outwardly commendable, cannot justify anyone before God, who judges not only actions but the hidden motives of the heart, and that the very goodness people pride themselves on is tainted by pride, hypocrisy, and self-righteousness. The message emphasizes that God's patience and mercy are not signs of approval but invitations to repentance, as He is storing up wrath for those who reject His grace, and that no one will be saved by works, for all are condemned by God's truth, in His time, and according to His righteous judgment. Yet, amid this sobering reality, the sermon points to the glorious remedy: the cross of Christ, where God's wrath against sin and His love for sinners are perfectly reconciled, making salvation possible only through faith in Jesus, whose perfect righteousness is imputed to believers. The call is clear: recognize your utter need, repent, and trust in Christ alone for salvation, for no one is too bad to be saved, and no one is too good to need a Savior.