Vessels of Honor But in a great house

Vessels of Honor But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. 21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. (2 Timothy 2: 20 -21)

Vessels of Honor • The man who purges himself of sin – If there is trash in it, it is not a vessel of honor! – (vs. 19; 22; 23; 1 John 5: 18)

1 John 5: 18 We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him.

Vessels of Honor • The man who purges himself of sin – If there is trash in it, it is not a vessel of honor! – (vs. 19; 22; 23; 1 John 5: 18) • The man who is sanctified – To separate from the world and consecrate to God. – (1 Corinthians 1: 1 -2)

1 Corinthians 1: 1 -2 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours.

Vessels of Honor • The man who purges himself of sin – If there is trash in it, it is not a vessel of honor! – (vs. 19; 22; 23; 1 John 5: 18) • The man who is sanctified – To separate from the world and consecrate to God. – (1 Corinthians 1: 1 -2) • The man who is meet for the Master’s use – Not merely identified, but useful to the Lord – Parallel: Woman to man (cf. Genesis 2: 20 -22)

Genesis 2: 20 -22 And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him. 21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; 22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.

Vessels of Honor • The man who purges himself of sin – If there is trash in it, it is not a vessel of honor! – (vs. 19; 22; 23; 1 John 5: 18) • The man who is sanctified – To separate from the world and consecrate to God. – (1 Corinthians 1: 1 -2) • The man who is meet for the Master’s use – Not merely identified, but useful to the Lord – Parallel: Woman to man (cf. Genesis 2: 20 -22) • The man who is prepared unto every good work – Not just capable, but ready! (cf. 1 Pt. 3: 15; 2 Pt. 1: 10)

1 Peter 3: 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.

2 Peter 1: 10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble.

Conclusion The most important of decisions we can make in life is to choose to be a vessel of honor in the house of the Lord. Ready for His use!