Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0028B recorded on March 11, 1979 teaching from Numbers 6:1-12 – Separation.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the Biblical call to consecration by examining the ancient vow of the Nazarite found in Numbers 6. He argues that modern religious instruction often focuses too heavily on a negative catalog of prohibitions, failing to provide the scriptural authority and “why” behind living a distinct life. Stevens reframes holiness not as a series of “don’t do” rules, but as a dual movement: a voluntary separation from worldly influences and a purposeful separation unto the Lord. By characterizing believers as a royal priesthood with a unique code of conduct, he encourages the listener to present their lives as a living sacrifice fueled by the Holy Spirit rather than artificial stimuli. Ultimately, Stevens defines true separation as a willing response to God’s love, where one’s identity is found in belonging entirely to Christ.