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As soon as a man lets his work become a matter of mere form or routine, it sinks into a performance in which the preacher is simply an actor. He is only acting a part, as he might in a play at the theatre, and not speaking from his inmost soul, as a man sent from God. I implore you to speak from your hearts or else don't speak at all.

The central message of the sermon is that true wisdom, as defined by Proverbs 11:30, is demonstrated not merely in personal righteousness but in the diligent effort to win souls for Christ, making the righteous a 'tree of life' whose fruit—gospel testimony and transformed lives—leads others to salvation. Drawing from historical figures like Paul, Luther, Whitefield, Edwards, and Spurgeon, the preacher emphasizes that wisdom and soul-winning are inseparable, not because of intellectual brilliance or eloquence, but because a life focused on eternal matters reflects God's priorities. The sermon outlines seven practical, biblically grounded principles for soul-winning: living a gospel-transformed life, believing in the power of the gospel, preaching the clear message of salvation through Christ alone, praying earnestly, inviting others to church, sharing personal testimonies, and investing time, talents, and treasures in evangelism. Ultimately, the call is for every believer to embrace evangelism as a non-negotiable duty, not a gift reserved for the few, but a calling rooted in love for others and the eternal destiny of their souls, with the assurance that such work is the most meaningful task possible in this life.

Suppose that by some painful operation you could have your right arm made a little longer. I don't suppose you would care to undergo the operation. But if you foresaw that by enduring the pain, you'd be able to reach out and save drowning men who would otherwise sink before your eyes, I think you would willingly bear the agony and pay the heavy fee to the surgeon in order to be able to rescue others.

I have a friend who generally sits to hear me every Sunday. One day he asked, "What do you think? You're my only link with better things, but you are an awful man in my estimation, because you don't have the slightest sympathy with me." I replied, "No, I have not. Rather, I don't have the least sympathy with your unbelief." He said, "That makes me cling to you, because I fear I will always remain as I am. But when I see your calm faith and how God blesses you in exercising it, and know what you accomplish through the power of that faith, I say to myself, 'Jack, you are a fool.'"

Spurgeon never tired of seeking souls. Every sinner pointed to the cross and brought by grace into Christ's fold made him eager to more. Neither did he think that this was somehow an unusual or singular desire. As far as he was concerned, every believer should have the same goal, and could anticipate a blessing in its pursuit. I think he feared that these desires might shrivel or deflect. It is, then, no surprise that his sermons often return to this theme, as here. On this occasion, he has two simple points to make: first, that "the life of the believer is, or ought to be, full of soul blessing," and, second, that "the pursuit of the believer ought always to be soul winning." Regarding the first, he talks about the benefits that a truly holy man or woman brings to those around them, as the goodness of God spills over from their own into adjoining lives. After the life, says Spurgeon, the effort: here he urges God's people to seek after souls, as some men seek to win hearts, honours, and wealth. This, he contends, is heavenly wisdom. Not content with general exhortations, he suggests that, in the aftermath of that very sermon, that every hearer determines to win a soul that very night. It is a startlingly personal and immediate conclusion and application, and one which we might readily take to heart.

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I am sure you would say, first of all, a man who is to be a soul winner must have holiness of character. How few who attempt to preach think enough about this. If they did, it would strike them at once that the Eternal would never use dirty tools, that the very-holy Jehovah would only select holy instruments to accomplish His work. No wise man pours his wine into dirty bottles. No kind and good parent allows his children to go to see an immoral play or movie. In the same way, God will not work with instruments who compromise His own character.

When you meet with people in whom there is no trace of conviction of sin, you may be quite sure they haven't been guided or managed by the Holy Spirit. For He, when He comes, will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment (John 16:8). When the Spirit of the Lord breathes on us, He withers all the glory of man like the flower of grass. Then He reveals a higher and abiding glory. Do not be astonished if you find this conviction of sin to be very acute and alarming. On the other hand, do not condemn those in whom it is less intense, for so long as sin is mourned over, confessed, forsaken, and abhorred, you have evidence of the fruit of the Spirit.