The story is about a mountain climber who wanted to climb the highest mountain alone for glory. As he neared the top at nightfall, he slipped and fell in the darkness. Hanging from his rope, he prayed to God for help. A voice from above told him to cut the rope, but he held on for dear life. The next day rescuers found his frozen body just 10 feet from the ground, hands still clutching the rope. The moral is about clinging tightly to God rather than letting go of earthly attachments.