A SERMON FROM LUKE 14:1-24 The laws of man obstruct the love of God (1-6) Promotion of self is the antithesis of a heart of humility (7-11) Spiritual growth comes from authentic giving, not calculated bargaining (12-14) Actions reveal priorities; they always have, always will (15-24) GOSPEL CONNECTION Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. 3 For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own Son in thelikeness of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh, 4 so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5 For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.” (Romans 8:1-5) APPLICATION What will you do this week to lessen the importance of position, title, or other status symbols in your life? MEMORY VERSE “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45)