Illusion of Worldly Security
The sermon critiques the false sense of security that individuals find in their health, wisdom, or worldly success. Edwards argues that these earthly assurances are deceptive and incapable of providing true salvation. He illustrates this by saying, "Unconverted men walk over the pit of hell on a rotten covering, and there are innumerable places in this covering so weak that they will not bear their weight." This highlights the futility of relying on human achievements for eternal safety.
