I am sure that every true child of God will, at times, doubt themselves, and their fear will probably take the shape of a suspicion concerning their own state. They will at times begin to be terribly alarmed, lest, the reality is that their godliness is only external, and their profession of faith is nothing but an empty vanity. Those who are true Christians will sometimes suspect that they aren't truly saved, while those who are false believers will wrap themselves up in the constant confidence of their own sincerity.

My dear Christian brothers and sisters, if you are at this time in doubt concerning your own salvation, then the things I have to say this morning, will perhaps, help you in searching your own heart and evaluating your faith, and I am sure that you will not blame me if I should seem to be a bit severe, but you will rather say, "Sir, I desire to find out for certain the true condition of my own soul, tell me faithfully and tell me honestly what are the signs of a hypocrite, and I will sit down and try to read my own heart, to discover whether these things have a bearing on me, and I will be happy if I will come out of the fire like pure gold."