Luke 6:24-26 lists four woes that describe the thinking and lifestyle of unbelievers who will be shut out Jesus' coming Kingdom. Previously Pastor Chad covered the first woe - the woe of seeking to be rich in this present and fallen world. In this sermon, Chad explains the woe of seeking to be "filled" or satisfied in this cursed world rather than in the coming Kingdom. Many people try to "fill" or satisfy themselves with alcohol, food, sex, and other pleasures, but only knowing, loving, serving, and worshipping the Lord Jesus (the purpose we were made for) will ever truly fill or satisfy us completely.

Pastor Chad gives several practical applications, including the following grid for Christians to discern if certain actions, behaviors, and practices are glorifying to God and truly best for a Christian to participate. Scripture says, all things are permissible, but not all things are beneficial/constructive (1 Cor. 6:12, 10:23), so test yourself (perhaps on questionable activities that bother your conscience) with the following:

1. What is your motive (act of worship or act of selfishness - Philippians 2:3)?
2. Is it a wise use or best use of your money (really God's resources - 1 Cor. 16:2)?
3. What industry and values are you supporting by your purchase (Ephesians 5:11)?
4. Will your action (eating or drinking) bring glory to God or dishonor to God (Colossians 1:10)?
5. Will your action (eating or drinking) bring you closer to God or draw you away from God and closer to the world (James 4:4?
6. Does your decision to eat/drink tempt or lead you to sin or others to sin (potential to cause others to stumble - Romans 14:21)?
7. What associations are you making (like the world /friendship with the world or holy/separate from the world - 1 Peter 1:15) -- will your involvement/participation help or hinder your witness to unbelievers?
8. How does your eating/drinking impact your physical health -- how is your stewardship of God's temple (your body - 1 Cor. 6:19)?
9. Are you trying to satisfy yourself with God or the things of this world (Jeremiah 31:14)?
10. What does the Bible say, your conscience warn, and your spiritual leaders advise concerning your present questionable/debatable issue (Romans 14:5)?

Join Truth Bible Church as they study Luke 6:24-26 and pursue the Biblical goals of knowing, loving, serving, and worshiping the Lord Jesus. Thanks for watching and may God richly bless you as you study and seek to live out His Holy Word! Please visit www.truthbiblechurch.com for sermon notes, outlines, PPTs, and other resources.