21/03/2026
ROYAL DIADEM ASSEMBLY MID-MONTH BULLETIN.
“CONSUMER CHRISTIANS vs CONSECRATED CHRISTIANS”
In this generation, the Church is facing a quiet but dangerous shift; not from the outside, but from within. The tension between consumer Christianity and consecrated Christianity is becoming more visible.
Many are gathering, but not all are surrendering.
Many are receiving, but not all are offering.
This month, we confront this contrast.
1. The Consumer Christian
A consumer Christian approaches God with the mindset of “What can I get?”
Not ready to offer a sacrifice
Measures God by blessings received
Seeks comfort over conviction
Wants the crown, but avoids the cross
Attends church, but resists transformation
Loves promises, but avoids process
Scripture Insight:
“In the last days… men shall be lovers of themselves…” (2 Timothy 3:1–2)
Consumer Christianity reduces God to a provider, not a Lord.
2. The Consecrated Christian
A consecrated Christian lives with the mindset of “What can I offer?”
Always ready to lay something on the altar
Lives surrendered, not selective
Embraces both the cross and the crown
Values obedience over convenience
Pursues God, not just His hand
Dies daily to self
Scripture Insight:
“Present your bodies as a living sacrifice…” (Romans 12:1)
Consecration is not an event; it is a lifestyle.
3. The Cross vs The Crown
Consumer Christians want glory without suffering.
Consecrated Christians understand the order:
Cross → Death → Resurrection → Crown
Scripture Insight:
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily…” (Luke 9:23)
There is no shortcut to glory.
4. The Altar Difference
The consumer avoids the altar
The consecrated lives on the altar
An altar always demands sacrifice.
Where there is no sacrifice, there is no fire.
Where there is no fire, there is no transformation.
5. The Cost of Following Jesus
Consumer Christianity negotiates the cost.
Consecrated Christianity embraces it.
Scripture Insight:
“Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh…” (Galatians 5:24)
Salvation is free; but discipleship will cost you everything.
6. The Danger of Convenience Faith
A faith that costs nothing produces nothing.
Consumer Christians:
Pray when in need
Worship when convenient
Serve when comfortable
Consecrated Christians:
Pray without ceasing
Worship in spirit and truth
Serve even in sacrifice
7. The Call to Return to Consecration
God is not just calling for attendance; He is calling for surrender.
Not more crowds… but more altars.
Not more noise… but more brokenness.
Not more activity… but more purity.
Scripture Insight:
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you…” (James 4:8)
Conclusion
The difference is clear:
One consumes God
The other is consumed by God
This April, the call is simple but weighty:
Move from being a consumer to becoming consecrated.
Because in the end…
It is not those who took the most,
But those who gave themselves fully,
Who will stand approved.
Prayer Focus for the Month
> “Lord, take me beyond comfort into consecration.
Break every consumer mindset in me,
And make my life a living sacrifice,
Fully surrendered to Your will. Amen.”