SC-05 - Consecration (Steps to Christ)

Summary

This 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

00:00

🙏 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.

05:02

💔 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.

10:04

💡 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.

Keywords

💡Consecration

Consecration refers to the act of dedicating or committing oneself wholly to God. In the script, it emphasizes that true transformation requires giving the entire heart to God. It highlights the core message that full devotion is essential to restoring the likeness of God in humanity.

💡Surrender

Surrender involves yielding oneself completely to God's will. The script describes the 'warfare against self' as the greatest battle, where surrendering to God is necessary for spiritual renewal. This concept is central to the idea that personal transformation begins with letting go of selfish desires.

💡Self-sacrifice

Self-sacrifice is giving up one's desires or possessions for a higher spiritual purpose. The video explains that following Christ requires forsaking all things that separate a person from God. Examples like forsaking wealth, reputation, and ease highlight how self-sacrifice aligns with spiritual growth.

💡God’s Will

God’s will refers to the divine plan or purpose for humanity. The video conveys that aligning with God's will brings peace, joy, and salvation. It encourages individuals to choose God's will over personal ambitions, framing it as the key to attaining the 'glorious liberty of the sons of God.'

💡Bondage of Sin

The bondage of sin describes the state of being spiritually enslaved by sinful behaviors and desires. The script depicts humanity as being 'held fast in the snare of Satan' and needing to be set free by God. Overcoming this bondage is a central goal of the spiritual journey presented in the script.

💡Liberty

Liberty, in the spiritual sense, refers to freedom from the power of sin and the ability to live as children of God. The script discusses 'glorious liberty' as a state achieved by surrendering to God and breaking free from worldly idols, such as wealth or reputation.

💡Mammon

Mammon symbolizes wealth or material possessions, often seen as an idol that distracts from spiritual devotion. The script uses Mammon to illustrate how the love of money binds people to Satan and prevents them from fully surrendering to God.

💡Love of Christ

The love of Christ represents the deep, sacrificial love that Jesus demonstrated for humanity. In the video, this love is portrayed as the driving force behind true Christian action. When Christ’s love fills the heart, it becomes the source of motivation for living in accordance with God’s will.

💡The Will

The will is described as the 'governing power' in human nature, referring to one's ability to make choices and decisions. The script emphasizes the importance of yielding the will to God as the first step in spiritual transformation, illustrating that change comes through conscious decision-making aligned with God's desires.

💡Transformation

Transformation in the script refers to the complete renewal of a person’s character through God’s grace. It is described as an 'entire change' that happens when individuals surrender to God’s will. This transformation leads to holiness and is framed as the ultimate goal of spiritual life.

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

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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