Jacob concludes his discussion of the first grave sin of pride. Although it is placed in terms of the search for gold and silver and the accumulation of wealth, the issue is pride. Nothing in this conclusion returns to the theme of wealth. The problem was always pride. In Nephite society, pride will always be associated with social inequality, with considering one person to be better than another.
Jacob’s setup statement for the next section should have been devastating to his audience. He has told them that their pride was an abomination to God, but that if that were their only problem, Jacob’s “heart would rejoice exceedingly because of you.” An even greater sin is to come.