This episode issues an urgent, expansive call to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, urging disciples to welcome the Bridegroom with confidence. Section 133, originally meant as the appendix to the Book of Commandments, urges the Saints to "hearken" (listen to and obey) the Lord's commands and calls on them to "go ye out from Babylon" and "go forth unto Zion," rejecting worldliness and wickedness in favor of holiness and spiritual readiness. This preparation involves strengthening personal discipleship, sharing the gospel, and cultivating daily repentance. While the day of judgment is mentioned, the Second Coming is presented as a joyful event for the righteous, who will rejoice and be redeemed as the Lord reveals His salvation to all the ends of the earth. Complementing this spiritual guidance, Doctrine and Covenants 134 clarifies the Saints’ relationship with society and government, teaching that "Governments were instituted of God for the benefit of man" and that Saints must honor just laws and promote peace and stability as covenant citizens.