The climber wanted to climb the highest mountain alone for glory. As he climbed in the dark, he slipped and fell. Hanging from his rope, he cried out 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 hanging from the rope just 10 feet from the ground, having refused to let go when salvation was near. The story warns us not to doubt God or think he has abandoned us.