Galatians 6:14

By contemplating the Cross of Christ, my devotion does not merely turn inward, nor am I solely concerned with my own holiness.

Instead, I became intensely focused on the interests and priorities of Jesus Christ. Our Lord was neither a hermit nor an excessively devout individual engaging in asceticism.

Although he did not physically isolate himself from society, he was constantly internally detached. He was not distant, but rather resided in a separate realm. Indeed, he was deeply immersed in the mundane realities of everyday life to such an extent that the religious individuals of his era leveled accusations against him, claiming that he indulged excessively in food and alcohol.

However, our Lord never permitted any hindrance to impede His dedication to spiritual authority.

Genuine consecration does not involve the belief that we can decline to be utilized by God at present in order to accumulate our spiritual strength for future use. This is an irreparable error. The divine essence has liberated several individuals from their transgressions, although they are currently devoid of any profound fulfillment in their existence without a genuine perception of liberation. The contemporary religious practices seen worldwide bear little resemblance to the fervent sanctity exemplified by the life of Jesus Christ. I beseech that you do not remove them from the world but rather shield them from the malevolent forces. We are meant to exist inside the world, yet not be influenced by it. This separation is internal rather than exterior, as stated in John 17:16.

We must ensure that nothing hinders the sanctification of our spiritual prowess. Consecration refers to our commitment to serving God, while sanctification refers to God's role in separating us from sin and making us holy. We must consciously decide to focus solely on what God finds interesting. When confronted with a complex dilemma, one can choose the appropriate course of action by asking oneself, "Does this matter align with the interests of Jesus Christ, or does it pertain to something that is fundamentally opposed to his spirit?"