SC-05 - Consecration (Steps to Christ)
Summary
TLDRThis script explores the spiritual journey of yielding oneself entirely to God, emphasizing the transformation required to align with His will. It highlights the struggle of surrendering personal desires and the importance of wholehearted devotion to achieve true freedom and joy. The narrative underscores that while the path to holiness involves sacrifice and self-denial, it ultimately leads to a fulfilling relationship with Christ, where one's will and life are in harmony with divine purpose.
Takeaways
- 🙏 God's promise is that those who seek Him with their whole heart will find Him.
- 💔 By nature, humanity is alienated from God and in need of spiritual healing and transformation.
- ⚔️ The battle against self is the greatest fight one must face, requiring complete surrender to God's will.
- 🧠 God's government appeals to the intellect and conscience, not to blind submission or forced obedience.
- 🛑 Forced submission would prevent true development of character; God desires willing and intelligent obedience.
- 💰 Many are held captive by worldly idols such as money, reputation, and comfort, but these must be forsaken to follow Christ.
- 💖 Genuine love for Christ results in joyful obedience and deep, personal commitment, not mere formality or obligation.
- 🔑 True transformation begins when one surrenders their will to God, allowing Him to work in their life.
- 🙌 God accepts us as we are but offers us something far greater—peace, joy, and fulfillment in Him.
- 🛠️ The power of choice is central to spiritual change. By choosing to yield to God, we gain strength from above to live a new life.
Q & A
What is the key condition for finding God, according to Jeremiah 29:13?
-The key condition for finding God is to seek Him with all your heart, as stated in Jeremiah 29:13.
Why must the whole heart be yielded to God for transformation to occur?
-The whole heart must be yielded to God because only then can a complete transformation occur, restoring us to His likeness. Without full surrender, true change is not possible.
How does the Holy Spirit describe the natural human condition?
-The Holy Spirit describes the natural human condition as 'dead in trespasses and sins,' with 'the whole head sick and the whole heart faint,' and 'no soundness in it,' referencing Ephesians 2:1 and Isaiah 1:5-6.
What is the greatest battle one faces according to the script?
-The greatest battle is the warfare against self. Surrendering oneself fully to the will of God is a struggle, but it is necessary for the soul to be renewed in holiness.
How does God's government differ from what Satan portrays it as?
-God's government is not based on blind submission or unreasoning control. It appeals to intellect and conscience, as seen in Isaiah 1:18 where God invites, 'Come now and let us reason together.'
Why does God not force the will of His creatures?
-God does not force the will because forced submission would hinder true development of mind and character. God desires willing and intelligent homage, not mechanical obedience.
What must a person give up to become a disciple of Christ?
-A person must forsake everything that separates them from God, as stated in Luke 14:33. This includes idols such as wealth, reputation, and a life of selfish ease.
Why is merely following Christian duties without a deep love for Christ insufficient?
-Following Christian duties without a deep love for Christ is insufficient because it becomes a mechanical and joyless task. True religion requires love for Christ, which should be the spring of action.
What is the role of the will in the process of surrendering to God?
-The will plays a crucial role as it is the governing power in human nature. By choosing to surrender the will to God, a person allows God to work in them to will and do according to His pleasure.
How does surrendering the will to God lead to transformation?
-When a person yields their will to God, they align with a power greater than any earthly authority. This leads to a transformation where the entire nature is brought under the control of Christ, allowing the person to live a new life of faith.
Outlines
🙏 Surrendering to God for Transformation
This paragraph emphasizes the importance of yielding one's entire heart to God in order to be restored to His likeness. It discusses how humans are alienated from God due to sin and how true transformation requires total submission to God. The struggle against self is considered the greatest battle one can face. God's rule is not about blind submission but a reasoned appeal to intellect and conscience. He desires voluntary worship and devotion, not forced obedience. The paragraph calls for individuals to fully surrender to God, forsaking all things that separate them from Him.
💔 Christ's Sacrifice and Our Response
This section explores the infinite love and sacrifice of Christ, who gave everything for humanity. It reflects on the deep blessings of God's grace, which we often take for granted. The paragraph questions why some people resist full surrender to God when Christ gave everything for their salvation. It highlights that giving up sin is not a burden but a pathway to true joy and fulfillment. God does not require sacrifices that aren't in our best interest, and everything He asks of us is for our ultimate good.
💡 The Power of the Will in Surrendering to God
The third paragraph addresses the process of surrendering to God by exercising one's will. It explains that while individuals may feel weak and controlled by sinful habits, the power of choice remains within their control. Although people cannot change their hearts by themselves, they can choose to give their will to God, who will then work within them. The paragraph encourages readers to make a deliberate choice to serve God, emphasizing that desires alone are not enough—action is required. By surrendering the will, one can experience a complete transformation in life.
🛡️ Strength Through Constant Surrender
This final section describes the benefits of yielding the will to Christ. When individuals align their will with God's, they tap into a power greater than all principalities and forces. By consistently surrendering to God, they gain strength from above to live a life of steadfast faith. This new life, founded on constant reliance on God, allows for spiritual growth and the ability to live in harmony with His will.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Consecration
💡Surrender
💡Self-sacrifice
💡God’s Will
💡Bondage of Sin
💡Liberty
💡Mammon
💡Love of Christ
💡The Will
💡Transformation
Highlights
God's promise is, 'Ye shall seek me and find me when ye shall search for me with all your heart' - Jeremiah 29:13.
The whole heart must be yielded to God, or the change can never be wrought in us, by which we are to be restored to His likeness.
By nature, we are alienated from God and held fast in the snare of Satan, as described in Ephesians 2:1, Isaiah 1:5-6, and 2 Timothy 2:26.
God desires to heal us and set us free, but this requires an entire transformation of our whole nature.
The greatest battle ever fought is the warfare against self, surrendering all to the will of God.
The government of God is not based on blind submission; it appeals to intellect and conscience. 'Come now, let us reason together,' says God in Isaiah 1:18.
God does not force the will of His creatures; He cannot accept homage that is not willingly and intelligently given.
God desires that man, the crowning work of His creation, shall reach the highest possible development through His grace.
In giving ourselves to God, we must give up anything that separates us from Him, such as the love of money, reputation, or selfish ease.
We cannot be half God's and half the world's; we must be wholly His to be called His children.
True religion is motivated by love for Christ, not by a sense of duty or effort to secure salvation.
The contemplation of Christ leads to self-forgetfulness, and His love becomes the spring of action.
Christ gave everything for our redemption, and the unworthy objects of His love should not withhold their hearts from Him.
The greatest injury to one's soul comes from thinking and acting contrary to God's will, as no real joy can be found in paths forbidden by Him.
Many desire to give themselves to God but feel weak in moral power. They must understand the true force of will, which is the power of decision and choice.
By yielding the will to God, one aligns with the power above all, enabling them to live a new life of faith.
Transcripts
[Music]
chapter 5
consecration
god's promise is
ye shall seek me and find me when ye
shall search for me with all your heart
jeremiah 29 13
the whole heart must be yielded to god
or the change can never be wrought in us
by which we are to be restored to his
likeness
by nature we are alienated from god the
holy spirit describes our condition in
such words as these
dead in trespasses and sins the whole
head is sick and the whole heart faint
no soundness in it
we are held fast in the snare of satan
taken captive by him at his will
from ephesians 2 1 isaiah 1 5 and 6 and
2 timothy 2 26
god desires to heal us
to set us free
but since this requires an entire
transformation a renewing of our whole
nature we must yield ourselves holy to
him
the warfare against self is the greatest
battle that was ever fought
the yielding of self surrendering all to
the will of god requires a struggle but
the soul must submit to god before it
can be renewed in holiness
the government of god is not as satan
would make it appear founded upon a
blind submission and unreasoning control
it appeals to the intellect and the
conscience
come now and let us reason together is
the creator's invitation to the beings
he has made isaiah 1 18
god does not force the will of his
creatures
he cannot accept an homage that is not
willingly and intelligently given
a mere forced submission would prevent
all real development of mind or
character
it would make man a mere automaton
such is not the purpose of the creator
he desires that man the crowning work of
his creative power shall reach the
highest possible development
he sets before us the height of blessing
to which he desires to bring us through
his grace
he invites us to give ourselves to him
that he may work his will in us
it remains for us to choose whether we
will be set free from the bondage of sin
to share the glorious liberty of the
sons of god
in giving ourselves to god we must
necessarily give up all that would
separate us from him
hence the savior says
whosoever he be of you that forsaketh
not all that he hath he cannot be my
disciple luke 14 33
whatever shall draw away the heart from
god must be given up
mammon is the idol of many the love of
money the desire for wealth is the
golden chain that binds them to satan
reputation and worldly honor are
worshiped by another class
the life of selfish ease and freedom
from responsibility is the idol of
others
but these slavish bands must be broken
we cannot be half the lords and half the
worlds
we are not god's children unless we are
such entirely
there are those who profess to serve god
while they rely upon their own efforts
to obey his law
to form a right character and secure
salvation
their hearts are not moved by any deep
sense of the love of christ but they
seek to perform the duties of the
christian life as that which god
requires of them in order to gain heaven
such religion is worth nothing
when christ dwells in the heart the soul
will be so filled with his love with the
joy of communion with him that it will
cleave to him and in the contemplation
of him self will be forgotten
love to christ will be the spring of
action
those who feel the constraining love of
god do not ask how little may be given
to meet the requirements of god they do
not ask for the lowest standard but aim
at perfect conformity to the will of
their redeemer
with earnest desire they yield all and
manifest an interest proportionate to
the value of the object which they seek
a profession of christ without this deep
love is mere talk
dry formality and heavy drudgery
do you feel that it is too great a
sacrifice to yield all to christ ask
yourself the question
what has christ given for me
the son of god gave all life and love
and suffering for our redemption
and can it be that we the unworthy
objects of so great love will withhold
our hearts from him
every moment of our lives we have been
partakers of the blessings of his grace
and for this very reason we cannot fully
realize the depths of ignorance and
misery from which we have been saved
can we look upon him whom our sins have
pierced and yet be willing to do despite
to all his love and sacrifice
in view of the infinite humiliation of
the lord of glory shall we murmur
because we can enter into life only
through conflict and self-abasement
the inquiry of many a proud heart is why
need i go in penitence and humiliation
before i can have the assurance of my
acceptance with god
i point you to christ
he was sinless
and more than this he was the prince of
heaven but in man's behalf he became sin
for the race
he was numbered with the transgressors
he bear the sin of many and made
intercession for the transgressors
isaiah 53 12
but what do we give up when we give all
a sin polluted heart for jesus to purify
to cleanse by his own blood and to save
by his matchless love
and yet men think it hard to give up all
i'm ashamed to hear it spoken of ashamed
to write it
god does not require us to give up
anything
that it is for our best interest to
retain
in all that he does he has the
well-being of his children in view
would that all who have not chosen
christ might realize that he has
something vastly better to offer them
than they are seeking for
themselves man is doing the greatest
injury and injustice to his own soul
when he thinks and acts contrary to the
will of god
no real joy can be found in the path
forbidden by him who knows what is best
and who plans for the good of his
creatures
the path of transgression is the path of
misery and destruction
it is a mistake to entertain the thought
that god is pleased to see his children
suffer
all heaven is interested in the
happiness of man
our heavenly father does not close the
avenues of joy to any of his creatures
the divine requirements call upon us to
shun those indulgences that would bring
suffering and disappointment that would
close to us the door of happiness in
heaven
the world's redeemer accepts men as they
are with all their wants imperfections
and weaknesses and he will not only
cleanse from sin and grant redemption
through his blood but will satisfy the
heart longing of all who consent to wear
his yoke to bear his burden
it is his purpose to impart peace and
rest to all who come to him for the
bread of life
he requires us to perform only those
duties that will lead our steps to
heights of bliss to which the
disobedient can never attain
the true joyous life of the soul is to
have christ formed within
the hope of glory
many are inquiring how am i to make the
surrender of myself to god
you desire to give yourself to him but
you are weak in moral power in slavery
to doubt and controlled by the habits of
your life of sin
your promises and resolutions are like
ropes of sand
you cannot control your thoughts your
impulses your affections
the knowledge of your broken promises
and forfeited pledges weakens your
confidence in your own sincerity and
causes you to feel that god cannot
accept you but you need not despair
what you need to understand is the true
force of the will
this is the governing power in the
nature of man the power of decision or
of choice
everything
depends on the right action of the will
the power of choice god has given to men
it is theirs to exercise
you cannot change your heart you cannot
of yourself give to god its affections
but you can choose to serve him
you can give him your will
he will then work in you to will and to
do according to his good pleasure
thus your whole nature will be brought
under the control of the spirit of
christ
your affections will be centered upon
him your thoughts will be in harmony
with him
desires for goodness and holiness are
right as far as they go but if you stop
here they will avail nothing
many will be lost while hoping and
desiring to be christians
they do not come to the point of
yielding the will to god
they do not now choose to be christians
through the right exercise of the will
an entire change may be made in your
life
by yielding up your will to christ
you ally yourself with the power that is
above all principalities and powers
you will have strength from above to
hold you steadfast and thus through
constant surrender to god you will be
unable to live the new life
even the life of faith
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