February 10, 2025 • 15 mins
Feeling dissatisfied with life? Wondering why more money, more success, or more things never seem to be enough? In this episode, How to Be Dissatisfied, we dive into the deception of “more” and explore how true contentment is only found in Christ. Tune in as we break down the lies of culture and embrace the eternal satisfaction of knowing Jesus.
Listen now and discover:
✅ Why comparison fuels dissatisfaction
✅ The danger of chasing temporary possessions
✅ How gratitude rewires your mindset
✅ The truth that Jesus is more than enough
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Greater Guild Announcer (00:03):
Welcome to the Greater Guild Loading
Screen, the podcast where faithmeets geek culture. Whether
you're leveling up in a game orin life, Pastor Brandon is here
to guide you through thespiritual quests that truly
matter. Today, we're diving intoanother message in the bad
advice series titled how to bedissatisfied. We live in a world
(00:24):
that constantly tells us we needmore, more money, more success,
more things to finally be happy.But is that really the truth?
Or is it just a glitch in thesystem, a distraction from what
truly satisfies? In today'sepisode, we'll break free from
the illusion of more and uncoverthe eternal fulfillment found
only in Christ. Christ. So grabyour gear, equip your mind, and
(00:47):
get ready for a message thatmight just reprogram the way you
see satisfaction. Let's jump in.
Pastor Brandon Holm (00:56):
Imagine waking up inside a vast
futuristic city, gleaming towersstretching into the sky, neon
lights flashing advertisementsfor the latest upgrades. Buy
this and you'll finally behappy. People walk the streets
with cybernetic enhancementsalways seeking the next upgrade,
the next version of themselves,the next thing that will
(01:19):
complete them. But deep inside,no matter how advanced, no
matter how much wealth theyamass, they still feel empty.
Welcome to the real world.
The system of this world is isdesigned to keep you chasing
after satisfaction. Like aglitch in the programming of
life, promising that just onemore level up will finally bring
(01:42):
you peace. No matter how muchyou acquire, the game never
truly satisfies. Today in ourseries bad advice, we're going
to explore how to bedissatisfied because the truth
is if we observe the many wayspeople live, clear they are
already following a script thatkeeps them running after more
(02:02):
while feeling like less. Nowlet's start with first Timothy
six six eight.
But godliness with contentmentis great game, for we brought
nothing into this world, and wecannot take anything out of the
world. But if we have food andclothing, with these, we will be
(02:24):
content. These words cutstraight through the illusion.
What we have is never truly theissue. The problem is that we
keep believing that more willsatisfy.
The system of this world isbuilt on the idea that you must
always upgrade, always pursuemore, always chase after the
next thing. But what happenswhen you finally obtain what you
(02:45):
thought would complete you? Amoment of satisfaction quickly
fades into the realization thatyou still want more. This is the
deception that fuelsdissatisfaction. It is the same
strategy the enemy use and hasused from the beginning
convincing people that what theyhave isn't enough, that what God
has given them is insufficient.
(03:07):
It was the lie whispered to Evein the garden. For God knows
that when you eat of it, youreyes will be opened, and you
will be like God knowing goodand evil. It was the temptation
offered to Jesus in thewilderness. Again, the devil
took him to a very high mountainand showed him all the kingdoms
(03:29):
of the world and their glory.And he said to them, all these I
will give you, if you will falldown and worship me.
And it is the same lie webelieve today. If I just add a
little more. Dissatisfactionisn't a material problem, it's a
spiritual condition. It is thebyproduct of a mind trying to
(03:50):
focus on what it lacks ratherthan what it has, and this
condition is strengthenedthrough four key patterns. The
first is being ungrateful.
When we refuse to acknowledgewhat we already have, we create
space for discontentment togrow. Instead of recognizing the
blessings God has alreadyprovided, we develop an attitude
(04:12):
of entitlement. Number two,comparing ourselves to others.
By constantly measuringourselves against what others
have, you know, keeping up withthe Joneses. We shift our focus
away from God's provision andinto temporary materialism.
Comparison is a trap that fuelsdissatisfaction, making us feel
as if we are already behind,always lacking. Third, pursuing
(04:38):
temporary possessions overeternal treasures. The world
conditions as priorities whatcan be seen, held, and owned
over what is eternal. But Jesusreminds us that life is not
found in the abundance ofpossessions by saying, take care
and be on your guard against allcovetousness, for one's life
(04:59):
does not consist in theabundance of his possessions.
And finally, number four,developing an attitude of
entitlement.
The moment we believe we deservemore, we begin to resent what we
already have. Instead of livingwith gratitude, we live with
expectation, always feeling asif God owes us something. All
(05:24):
words in first Timothy six sixthrough eight are a direct
challenge to this mindset. Theyremind us that nothing we
accumulate in this life willfollow us into eternity. When we
entered this world, we broughtnothing.
When we leave, we will takenothing with us. The more we
chase after what doesn't last,the further we drift from what
(05:46):
truly satisfies. But the key totrue satisfaction is found in
one simple word, Contentment. Itis the ability to recognize that
in Christ, we already haveeverything we need. It is the
antidote to the illusion ofmore, the weapon that dismantles
the enemy's lie.
And until we embrace it, we willremain trapped in the cycle of
(06:08):
dissatisfaction, alwaysbelieving that the next thing,
the next level, the nextpossession will finally make us
whole. The truth is the only wayto escape this endless cycle of
dissatisfaction is to recognizethat Jesus is more than enough.
Until we come to thisrealization, we will remain
caught in the trap of wantingmore, believing that if we just
(06:32):
reach the next milestone,acquire the next possession, or
achieve the next success, wewill finally be content. But the
hunger for more never stops.Unless we find our satisfaction
in something that does not fade,does not run out, and does not
disappoint.
Paul, once a man of status andwealth came to this realization
(06:53):
when he wrote Philippians threeseven through eight. But
whatever gain I had, I countedas loss for the sake of Christ.
Indeed, I count everything asloss because of the surpassing
worth of knowing Christ Jesus,my Lord. For his sake, I have
suffered the loss of all thingsand count them as rubbish in
(07:14):
order that I may gain Christ.Paul's words are striking.
He had everything the world saidshould satisfy. A high position,
respect, influence, knowledge,and wealth. Yet he calls it all
garbage. Comparing to know,compared to knowing Christ. The
(07:34):
original Greek word used herefor garbage here is supallon.
Excuse me. Sorry. I haveproblems with, foreign
languages, so bear with me.Which is more accurately
translated as refuse waste oreven dung. Paul is saying that
(07:54):
everything in the world offeredhim, the things he wants value,
were worthless compared to thesurpassing greatness of knowing
Christ.
Why you may have? Becausepossessions, achievements, and
status are very temporary. Theygive the illusion of fulfilling,
but they cannot satisfy thesoul. When we measure our lives
by what we accumulate, we alwaysfeel like we're missing
(08:17):
something. But when we measureour lives by Christ, we discover
we are already complete in him.
Now, this is why Jesus said inJohn seven seventeen three, and
this is eternal life that youthat they know you. The only
true God and Jesus Christ whomyou have sent. Eternal life is
(08:40):
not just about what happensafter we die. It is about
knowing God now, walking in thepeace, joy, and purpose that
only he can provide. It is thekind of life where you no longer
need to chase after things thatcannot satisfy because you have
already found what your soultruly longs for.
The world will always whisper,you need more. But Jesus stands
(09:04):
before us and says, I am enough.Choice is clear. Will you we
continue chasing after thingsthat never satisfy, or will we
surrender to the only one whocan fill the void within us?
When we recognize that Jesus isnot enough, but more than
enough, dissatisfaction losesits power.
(09:26):
True joy, true contentment, andtrue purpose begin, not when we
get more, but when we seek him.Now, like I said before, here's
the choice before you. Followthe world's bad advice and keep
chasing things that neversatisfy, or surrender to Jesus,
the only one who trulysatisfies. I'm about to repeat
(09:48):
myself in the same message, butthis is very important. You
know, every day we are presentedwith a decision.
Will we continue to live in theillusion that more will bring
fulfillment, or will werecognize that true satisfaction
is only found in Christ? Thewhole of the world is strong.
Advertisement, social media andcultural expectations
consistently reinforce the ideathat we need the next thing, the
(10:11):
next experience, the nextupgrade to be happy. The voices
do whisper, you deserve more.You need more.
You will never be enough untilyou have more. But those voices
lead only to disappointment andfrustration. Jesus offers a
different path. Again, Johnseventeen:three, I'm going to
(10:33):
repeat this. He reveals thetruth about what really matters
and this is eternal life, thatthey know you, the only true God
and Jesus Christ whom you havesent.
This verse is not just abouteternity after death. It is
about the quality of life weexperience now. Eternal life
(10:55):
begins the moment we truly knowJesus. Not just knowing about
him, but knowing him personally.This kind of life freezes from
the endless cycle ofdiscontentment.
When we understand that ourworth is not found in what we
own, acquire, or achieve. Butwhen but in who we are in
Christ, we no longer need tochase temporary satisfaction. So
(11:21):
I'm going to tell say it again,and I'm gonna let you decide.
Will you choose to seekfulfillment in things that
cannot last? Or will yousurrender your desires to the
one who is eternal life?
The truth is we were not createdto be satisfied by the
temporary. Our souls long forsomething greater, something
(11:41):
infinite, something lasting. Andthat something is not a
possession. It's not a status,and it's not an achievement. It
is a person.
It is Jesus Christ. So my finalquestion to you is, which path
will you take? Yeah. If you'vebeen living in a cycle of
dissatisfaction, today is theday to break free. The world has
(12:05):
trained us to believe that justone more thing will bring the
contentment we crave.
But how many times have wereached that next goal only to
feel the same emptiness return?It's because the things of this
world were never meant tofulfill us. My mug, it carries
liquid. It gives me thirst, butI'm always constantly thirsty.
(12:28):
And I can refill this thingconstantly, and still my thirst
will never be quenched eventhough I drink from it.
Now true fulfillment is foundonly in Christ. The apostle Paul
discovered this truth when hesaid, again, in Philippians
three eight, Indeed, I counteverything as lost because of
the surpassing worth of knowingChrist Jesus, my Lord. For his
(12:51):
sake, I have suffered the lossof all things and count them as
rubbish, in order that I maygain Christ. Yes, I'm repeating
myself, but sometimes the hardlessons is, we have to repeat
ourself. We have to be repeatedand reminded constantly of these
things.
Remember, Paul once pursuedeverything the world was said,
(13:13):
was valuable to him. Status,wealth, recognition. But in the
end, he realized that none of itcompared to knowing Jesus. That
same realization is available toyou today. So take a moment to
reflect.
Have you been chasing thingsthat will never satisfy? Have
you been believing the badadvice that more will finally
(13:34):
make you happy? The good news isyou don't have to live that way
anymore. I just wanna tell you,the world will tell you that you
need more to be happy, andthat's the world. But the
kingdom of God says that whenyou have Jesus, you already have
everything.
And it may not feel like itbecause we are so into
(13:56):
possessions. But believe me,take away the possessions, have
Jesus. Probably you're gonnafeel better. I'm not gonna say
it's instantaneous, but it's astart. If today's message does
resonate with you, take a momentto reflect.
Do you truly believe that Jesusis more than enough? Because
(14:18):
when you do, dissatisfactionloses its grip, and true joy
begins.
Greater Guild Announcer (14:26):
You don't have to live in the cycle
of dissatisfaction. The world'sadvice will always leave you
feeling like you need just alittle bit more. But the truth
is, Jesus is more than enough.True contentment doesn't come
from what we gain, but from whowe know. If this message
challenged you, encouraged you,or made you rethink what truly
(14:47):
matters, we'd love for you toshare it with someone who needs
to hear it.
And don't forget to subscribe soyou never miss an episode of the
Greater Guild loading screen.Until next time, keep seeking,
keep growing, and remember, notreasure in this world compares
to the surpassing worth ofknowing Christ.
Welcome to the Greater Guild Loading
Screen, the podcast where faithmeets geek culture. Whether
you're leveling up in a game orin life, Pastor Brandon is here
to guide you through thespiritual quests that truly
matter. Today, we're diving intoanother message in the bad
advice series titled how to bedissatisfied. We live in a world
(00:24):
that constantly tells us we needmore, more money, more success,
more things to finally be happy.But is that really the truth?
Or is it just a glitch in thesystem, a distraction from what
truly satisfies? In today'sepisode, we'll break free from
the illusion of more and uncoverthe eternal fulfillment found
only in Christ. Christ. So grabyour gear, equip your mind, and
(00:47):
get ready for a message thatmight just reprogram the way you
see satisfaction. Let's jump in.
Pastor Brandon Holm (00:56):
Imagine waking up inside a vast
futuristic city, gleaming towersstretching into the sky, neon
lights flashing advertisementsfor the latest upgrades. Buy
this and you'll finally behappy. People walk the streets
with cybernetic enhancementsalways seeking the next upgrade,
the next version of themselves,the next thing that will
(01:19):
complete them. But deep inside,no matter how advanced, no
matter how much wealth theyamass, they still feel empty.
Welcome to the real world.
The system of this world is isdesigned to keep you chasing
after satisfaction. Like aglitch in the programming of
life, promising that just onemore level up will finally bring
(01:42):
you peace. No matter how muchyou acquire, the game never
truly satisfies. Today in ourseries bad advice, we're going
to explore how to bedissatisfied because the truth
is if we observe the many wayspeople live, clear they are
already following a script thatkeeps them running after more
(02:02):
while feeling like less. Nowlet's start with first Timothy
six six eight.
But godliness with contentmentis great game, for we brought
nothing into this world, and wecannot take anything out of the
world. But if we have food andclothing, with these, we will be
(02:24):
content. These words cutstraight through the illusion.
What we have is never truly theissue. The problem is that we
keep believing that more willsatisfy.
The system of this world isbuilt on the idea that you must
always upgrade, always pursuemore, always chase after the
next thing. But what happenswhen you finally obtain what you
(02:45):
thought would complete you? Amoment of satisfaction quickly
fades into the realization thatyou still want more. This is the
deception that fuelsdissatisfaction. It is the same
strategy the enemy use and hasused from the beginning
convincing people that what theyhave isn't enough, that what God
has given them is insufficient.
(03:07):
It was the lie whispered to Evein the garden. For God knows
that when you eat of it, youreyes will be opened, and you
will be like God knowing goodand evil. It was the temptation
offered to Jesus in thewilderness. Again, the devil
took him to a very high mountainand showed him all the kingdoms
(03:29):
of the world and their glory.And he said to them, all these I
will give you, if you will falldown and worship me.
And it is the same lie webelieve today. If I just add a
little more. Dissatisfactionisn't a material problem, it's a
spiritual condition. It is thebyproduct of a mind trying to
(03:50):
focus on what it lacks ratherthan what it has, and this
condition is strengthenedthrough four key patterns. The
first is being ungrateful.
When we refuse to acknowledgewhat we already have, we create
space for discontentment togrow. Instead of recognizing the
blessings God has alreadyprovided, we develop an attitude
(04:12):
of entitlement. Number two,comparing ourselves to others.
By constantly measuringourselves against what others
have, you know, keeping up withthe Joneses. We shift our focus
away from God's provision andinto temporary materialism.
Comparison is a trap that fuelsdissatisfaction, making us feel
as if we are already behind,always lacking. Third, pursuing
(04:38):
temporary possessions overeternal treasures. The world
conditions as priorities whatcan be seen, held, and owned
over what is eternal. But Jesusreminds us that life is not
found in the abundance ofpossessions by saying, take care
and be on your guard against allcovetousness, for one's life
(04:59):
does not consist in theabundance of his possessions.
And finally, number four,developing an attitude of
entitlement.
The moment we believe we deservemore, we begin to resent what we
already have. Instead of livingwith gratitude, we live with
expectation, always feeling asif God owes us something. All
(05:24):
words in first Timothy six sixthrough eight are a direct
challenge to this mindset. Theyremind us that nothing we
accumulate in this life willfollow us into eternity. When we
entered this world, we broughtnothing.
When we leave, we will takenothing with us. The more we
chase after what doesn't last,the further we drift from what
(05:46):
truly satisfies. But the key totrue satisfaction is found in
one simple word, Contentment. Itis the ability to recognize that
in Christ, we already haveeverything we need. It is the
antidote to the illusion ofmore, the weapon that dismantles
the enemy's lie.
And until we embrace it, we willremain trapped in the cycle of
(06:08):
dissatisfaction, alwaysbelieving that the next thing,
the next level, the nextpossession will finally make us
whole. The truth is the only wayto escape this endless cycle of
dissatisfaction is to recognizethat Jesus is more than enough.
Until we come to thisrealization, we will remain
caught in the trap of wantingmore, believing that if we just
(06:32):
reach the next milestone,acquire the next possession, or
achieve the next success, wewill finally be content. But the
hunger for more never stops.Unless we find our satisfaction
in something that does not fade,does not run out, and does not
disappoint.
Paul, once a man of status andwealth came to this realization
(06:53):
when he wrote Philippians threeseven through eight. But
whatever gain I had, I countedas loss for the sake of Christ.
Indeed, I count everything asloss because of the surpassing
worth of knowing Christ Jesus,my Lord. For his sake, I have
suffered the loss of all thingsand count them as rubbish in
(07:14):
order that I may gain Christ.Paul's words are striking.
He had everything the world saidshould satisfy. A high position,
respect, influence, knowledge,and wealth. Yet he calls it all
garbage. Comparing to know,compared to knowing Christ. The
(07:34):
original Greek word used herefor garbage here is supallon.
Excuse me. Sorry. I haveproblems with, foreign
languages, so bear with me.Which is more accurately
translated as refuse waste oreven dung. Paul is saying that
(07:54):
everything in the world offeredhim, the things he wants value,
were worthless compared to thesurpassing greatness of knowing
Christ.
Why you may have? Becausepossessions, achievements, and
status are very temporary. Theygive the illusion of fulfilling,
but they cannot satisfy thesoul. When we measure our lives
by what we accumulate, we alwaysfeel like we're missing
(08:17):
something. But when we measureour lives by Christ, we discover
we are already complete in him.
Now, this is why Jesus said inJohn seven seventeen three, and
this is eternal life that youthat they know you. The only
true God and Jesus Christ whomyou have sent. Eternal life is
(08:40):
not just about what happensafter we die. It is about
knowing God now, walking in thepeace, joy, and purpose that
only he can provide. It is thekind of life where you no longer
need to chase after things thatcannot satisfy because you have
already found what your soultruly longs for.
The world will always whisper,you need more. But Jesus stands
(09:04):
before us and says, I am enough.Choice is clear. Will you we
continue chasing after thingsthat never satisfy, or will we
surrender to the only one whocan fill the void within us?
When we recognize that Jesus isnot enough, but more than
enough, dissatisfaction losesits power.
(09:26):
True joy, true contentment, andtrue purpose begin, not when we
get more, but when we seek him.Now, like I said before, here's
the choice before you. Followthe world's bad advice and keep
chasing things that neversatisfy, or surrender to Jesus,
the only one who trulysatisfies. I'm about to repeat
(09:48):
myself in the same message, butthis is very important. You
know, every day we are presentedwith a decision.
Will we continue to live in theillusion that more will bring
fulfillment, or will werecognize that true satisfaction
is only found in Christ? Thewhole of the world is strong.
Advertisement, social media andcultural expectations
consistently reinforce the ideathat we need the next thing, the
(10:11):
next experience, the nextupgrade to be happy. The voices
do whisper, you deserve more.You need more.
You will never be enough untilyou have more. But those voices
lead only to disappointment andfrustration. Jesus offers a
different path. Again, Johnseventeen:three, I'm going to
(10:33):
repeat this. He reveals thetruth about what really matters
and this is eternal life, thatthey know you, the only true God
and Jesus Christ whom you havesent.
This verse is not just abouteternity after death. It is
about the quality of life weexperience now. Eternal life
(10:55):
begins the moment we truly knowJesus. Not just knowing about
him, but knowing him personally.This kind of life freezes from
the endless cycle ofdiscontentment.
When we understand that ourworth is not found in what we
own, acquire, or achieve. Butwhen but in who we are in
Christ, we no longer need tochase temporary satisfaction. So
(11:21):
I'm going to tell say it again,and I'm gonna let you decide.
Will you choose to seekfulfillment in things that
cannot last? Or will yousurrender your desires to the
one who is eternal life?
The truth is we were not createdto be satisfied by the
temporary. Our souls long forsomething greater, something
(11:41):
infinite, something lasting. Andthat something is not a
possession. It's not a status,and it's not an achievement. It
is a person.
It is Jesus Christ. So my finalquestion to you is, which path
will you take? Yeah. If you'vebeen living in a cycle of
dissatisfaction, today is theday to break free. The world has
(12:05):
trained us to believe that justone more thing will bring the
contentment we crave.
But how many times have wereached that next goal only to
feel the same emptiness return?It's because the things of this
world were never meant tofulfill us. My mug, it carries
liquid. It gives me thirst, butI'm always constantly thirsty.
(12:28):
And I can refill this thingconstantly, and still my thirst
will never be quenched eventhough I drink from it.
Now true fulfillment is foundonly in Christ. The apostle Paul
discovered this truth when hesaid, again, in Philippians
three eight, Indeed, I counteverything as lost because of
the surpassing worth of knowingChrist Jesus, my Lord. For his
(12:51):
sake, I have suffered the lossof all things and count them as
rubbish, in order that I maygain Christ. Yes, I'm repeating
myself, but sometimes the hardlessons is, we have to repeat
ourself. We have to be repeatedand reminded constantly of these
things.
Remember, Paul once pursuedeverything the world was said,
(13:13):
was valuable to him. Status,wealth, recognition. But in the
end, he realized that none of itcompared to knowing Jesus. That
same realization is available toyou today. So take a moment to
reflect.
Have you been chasing thingsthat will never satisfy? Have
you been believing the badadvice that more will finally
(13:34):
make you happy? The good news isyou don't have to live that way
anymore. I just wanna tell you,the world will tell you that you
need more to be happy, andthat's the world. But the
kingdom of God says that whenyou have Jesus, you already have
everything.
And it may not feel like itbecause we are so into
(13:56):
possessions. But believe me,take away the possessions, have
Jesus. Probably you're gonnafeel better. I'm not gonna say
it's instantaneous, but it's astart. If today's message does
resonate with you, take a momentto reflect.
Do you truly believe that Jesusis more than enough? Because
(14:18):
when you do, dissatisfactionloses its grip, and true joy
begins.
Greater Guild Announcer (14:26):
You don't have to live in the cycle
of dissatisfaction. The world'sadvice will always leave you
feeling like you need just alittle bit more. But the truth
is, Jesus is more than enough.True contentment doesn't come
from what we gain, but from whowe know. If this message
challenged you, encouraged you,or made you rethink what truly
(14:47):
matters, we'd love for you toshare it with someone who needs
to hear it.
And don't forget to subscribe soyou never miss an episode of the
Greater Guild loading screen.Until next time, keep seeking,
keep growing, and remember, notreasure in this world compares
to the surpassing worth ofknowing Christ.
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