A central and repeatedly emphasized theme is Pr. Kern refutation of the belief that suffering, illness, or calamity are direct punishments from God for specific sins. This "suffering theology" is presented as a "big misconception" that distorts God's character and obscures the cosmic conflict.

The sermon unequivocally attributes suffering to Satan, the "enemy of God." It argues that attributing pain, disease, and disaster to "acts of God" is a "distortion" that "not only misrepresents the character of God, but also obscures the cosmic conflict that began in heaven and now place in our earth."

In conclusion, the sermon challenges prevailing misconceptions about suffering and God's character, urging the congregation to embody Christ's love and compassion in a world prone to judgment and spiritual blindness. It calls for a focus on personal transformation and outward ministry, emphasizing that the most profound evidence of faith is a life changed by Jesus, enabling others to "see Jesus" through them.