Church of the City New York We Want You Here: Consecration in a Time of Compromise - Jon Tyson
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Jun 26, 2023 
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Leadership Compromise Effects
- Leadership compromise leads to suspicion of spiritual authority and results in sheep without shepherds.
- God raises reformers each generation, but compromise silences prophets and corrupts zeal, weakening the church.
Understanding Consecration
- Consecration means cleansing, sacrifice, and dedication through specific acts dedicated to God.
- This is a deliberate commitment to God, not self-righteousness, enabled by Christ's righteousness.
Consecration: A Relational Commitment
- Consecration is relational, dedicating oneself to Jesus personally, not just to moral standards or traditions.
- The Bible frames God's people as His special possession in a marriage relationship, illustrating deep loving union.