LESSON 129
VESSEL UNTO HONOUR - PART 3

INTRODUCTION: We have learnt of the various categories of sins that can defile a vessel and render it unfit for the use of the Master of the house. We have seen how the vessel can sin against himself against others and against God. In this third part, we want to discuss (i) why the vessel must be perpetually clean and (ii) how. May the Lord open our hearts to receive His words in Jesus Name. Amen.

1. WHY THE VESSEL UNTO HONOUR MUST BE CLEAN
God is the King of kings, the Supreme Being. He is the best, the greatest, the Almighty. Consequently, He uses only the best vessels of the purest gold and finest silver. Vessels unto Honour are not just to be used they are to join other saints in forming a team that will be co-labourers with God. Also, Jesus is part of them. Hence any member of the team has to be pure so as not to stain the other saints and the Lord Jesus. That is why defiled vessels are not tolerated bin discarded.

Dan. 5:2; II Cor. 4:6-7; Rom. 9:21-24; Eph. 2:13; 18:22; Heb. 3:12-14; I Cor. 3:9; 16-17; I Pet. 2:5-12.

2. THE CLEANSING PROCESS COULD BE PEACEFUL OR PAINFUL: THE CHOICE IS YOURS
In the cleansing process, no stain, no matter how small, (be it physical, soulish or spiritual), is allowed. The purifying process might be fiery and painful, but the end justifies the means. However, if you will not allow the word to do it. the fire will.

I Cor. 5:6-8; II Cor. 7:1; I Pet. 1:22; 1 Pet. 1:2-7; I John 3:1-3; Acts 9:15-16; II Tim. 3:16-17; Is. 1:25.

3. HOW TO STAY CLEAN
If you wish to remain perpetually clean for the Lord and be a permanent vessel unto honour, the following are some of the steps to take (i) study the Word (ii) memorize it. (iii) do it (iv) Be separate from the world (v) stay clear of anything that is “Not too bad” (vi) do not go back to your old friends (vii) beware of the following (a) pride (b) questioning Divinely appointed authorities (c) envy (d) strife (e) railing (f) evil surmising (g) disputing (h) wrong ideas of godliness, (i) desire for quick wealth. Above all, if you are clean, watch-out; if you had fallen, get up and flee the danger zone. The refiner is ready now, if you are.

Ps. 119:9, 11, Is. 52:11, Jer. 15:19; I Tim. 6:3-11; I Cor. 10:12-14; 6:15-18; Mal. 3:3.