The Woes:

1. “Woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.”

2. “Woe to you who are full now, for you shall be hungry.”

3. “Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.”

4. “Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false

prophets.”

Application:

1. Accept the teaching:

-Your wealth has purpose far beyond earthy enjoyment. Avoid the temptation to get rich in order to only enjoy this life.

-Hunger for righteousness. Don’t fill up on sin.

-Find the joy of the Lord. Don’t revel in sinful happiness.

-Live rightly. Don’t worry about people speaking ill of a righteous reputation.

2. Heed the warning:

-Failure to do these things here will bring misery in the end.