Becoming A Vessel Of Honor, Part 2

Hidden In Him said:

Becoming A Vessel Of Honor, Part 2

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In piggybacking off another thread our sister posted on this subject late last year, I wish to ask: How many of us desire to be true vessels of honor unto the Lord; beautiful vessels, which God will place on a pedestal for all to see? In order for Him to do so, we must be beautiful in Spirit both inside and out. If we allow strife and bitterness within, it is like sullying and defiling a vessel created for only the finest things. We instead must let the Holy Spirit infill us, and flow out from us at all times. For those who are willing, He will fashion them into vessels of honor, and showcase them before the church and the world.

So how is it done? Again, any defiling spirits must be kept out, especially any spirits of strife, bitterness such as arise over heated debate. We see way too much of this on the internet these days, even among Christians, and it should not be so. Paul warned Timothy about it, telling him that if those he was in charge of wanted to become vessels of honor, they would need to depart from strife and stay clean from it in the Spirit of God.

14 Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.... 20 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. 22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. 24 And a servant of the Lord must not strive but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, 26 and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will. (2 Timothy 2:14, 20-26)

There is a type of "youthful lust" that seeks to be heard. We seek to be seen as some great leader, some great teacher or intellect, and this was especially true in New Testament times, when the "rock stars" of the day were not musicians, but philosophers and rhetoricians. But being "seen" is not good when you are constantly arguing, "refuting," and being critical of others. Such "ministry in the word" only ends up causing to others casting aside their confidence in the Christian faith, because hearing all the arguing just creates doubt in their minds. Rather, Paul said to pursue righteousness, peace and gentleness instead, and avoid strife. Certainly correction was needed sometimes, but a continual diet of criticism and accusation never ministers "grace to the hearer." Rather they were to be gentle instead of argumentative, and patient instead of insulting, critical and bitter.

This is what becoming a vessel of honor is all about. When what flows out from within is a Spirit of peace, patience, kindness and gentleness, the Lord will honor us and place us on a pedestal to be seen by all.

Blessings in Christ,
Hidden In Him

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Amen, Colossians 3:1-17 teaches us how to put on the new Spiritual self that remains pleasing to the Father and allows the light of Christ to shine in us and out from us as others can see the light of Christ and come to Him.

Hidden In Him said:

Becoming A Vessel Of Honor, Part 2
In piggybacking off another thread our sister posted on this subject late last year, I wish to ask: How many of us desire to be true vessels of honor unto the Lord; beautiful vessels, which God will place on a pedestal for all to see?

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Is it possible to become a vessel of honor without honoring God's Name?

live2blive said:

Is it possible to become a vessel of honor without honoring God's Name?

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No, as one has to be Spiritually born again from above and indwelled with the Holy Spirit.

2Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity

John 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
John 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Colossians 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Hidden In Him said:

Becoming A Vessel Of Honor, Part 2

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In piggybacking off another thread our sister posted on this subject late last year, I wish to ask: How many of us desire to be true vessels of honor unto the Lord; beautiful vessels, which God will place on a pedestal for all to see? In order for Him to do so, we must be beautiful in Spirit both inside and out. If we allow strife and bitterness within, it is like sullying and defiling a vessel created for only the finest things. We instead must let the Holy Spirit infill us, and flow out from us at all times. For those who are willing, He will fashion them into vessels of honor, and showcase them before the church and the world.

So how is it done? Again, any defiling spirits must be kept out, especially any spirits of strife and bitterness such as arise over heated debate. We see way too much of this on the internet these days, even among Christians, and it should not be so. Paul warned Timothy about it, telling him that if those he was in charge of wanted to become vessels of honor, they would need to depart from strife and stay clean from it in the Spirit of God.

14 Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.... 20 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. 22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. 24 And a servant of the Lord must not strive but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, 26 and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will. (2 Timothy 2:14, 20-26)

There is a type of "youthful lust" that seeks to be heard. We seek to be seen as some great leader, some great teacher or intellect, and this was especially true in New Testament times, when the "rock stars" of the day were not musicians but philosophers and rhetoricians. But being "seen" is not good when you are constantly arguing, "refuting," and being critical of others. Such "ministry in the word" only ends up causing others to cast aside their confidence in the Christian faith, because hearing all the arguing just creates doubt in their minds. Rather, Paul said to pursue righteousness, peace and gentleness instead, and avoid strife. Certainly correction was needed sometimes, but a continual diet of criticism and accusation never ministers "grace to the hearer." Rather they were to be gentle instead of argumentative, and patient instead of insulting, critical and bitter.

This is what becoming a vessel of honor is all about. When what flows out from within is a Spirit of peace, patience, kindness and gentleness, the Lord will honor us and place us on a pedestal to be seen by all.

Blessings in Christ,
Hidden In Him

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I don't want to be a vessel on high pedestal, where everyone can see me. For me, that motivation smacks of human pride, which is sin. I really don't care what other people think of me; I only care what God thinks of me:
Jas 4:8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Jas 4:9 Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom.
Jas 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.

Hidden In Him said:

Greetings, Bruce.

The above passage was for Christians who were deeply steeped in sin, and that is not a good place to be. It's a dishonorable place. You want to be in a place where God can honor you for choosing to depart from sin, which was the point of the passage, and why he said, "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."


Keep in mind, the apostle Paul once told others, "Follow me as I follow Christ," and he is still widely held up to this day as an example for the church to follow. We must not be afraid to be lifted up by the Lord, just because some may assume it is the result of pride.

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Mat 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
Mat 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Mat 5:15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Mat 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

1Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light

This is the pedestal that we are upon being the glory of God's righteousness that we are to display to the world. It has nothing to do with pride.

Hidden In Him said:

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.

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The key for me has been seeing that the scripture, (The Holy Spirit through the scripture), places the responsibility of becoming a vessel of honor upon each individual... not the pastor or other five fold personnel, but it's my responsibility to put forth the effort to "cleanse" myself...

Do I do this work alone? No.

It's always me "by the Spirit" obeying the truth that the Spirit is leading me to deal with, moment by moment, in this process of cleansing myself.

Here are a couple of passages that speak to this "joint operation" of me and the Spirit doing these things.

• but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.

Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, Romans 8:12-16


I can't emphasize enough that God loves us passionately and desires for us to be close to Him, to know deeply and to walk with Him. This is my anchor when things get "bumpy" in the process as the enemy begins to try and hold on to the ground he has gained in us over the years. Look at the context -

• For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.

In this "cleansing" process, deep seated issues in our soul will come to the surface, because the Spirit knows they are there, and also the Spirit knows these things weaken us and hinder our relationship with the Lord.

Another one that shows it's the Spirit working with us in this process of cleansing ....

Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, 1 Peter 1:22-23

• Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit

This "becoming a vessel of honor" is an important times and seasons, "rhema word" the Spirit is speaking to the Church in this hour.


Good word brother, Thanks!

Hidden In Him said:

Becoming A Vessel Of Honor, Part 2

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In piggybacking off another thread our sister posted on this subject late last year, I wish to ask: How many of us desire to be true vessels of honor unto the Lord; beautiful vessels, which God will place on a pedestal for all to see? In order for Him to do so, we must be beautiful in Spirit both inside and out. If we allow strife and bitterness within, it is like sullying and defiling a vessel created for only the finest things. We instead must let the Holy Spirit infill us, and flow out from us at all times. For those who are willing, He will fashion them into vessels of honor, and showcase them before the church and the world.

So how is it done? Again, any defiling spirits must be kept out, especially any spirits of strife and bitterness such as arise over heated debate. We see way too much of this on the internet these days, even among Christians, and it should not be so. Paul warned Timothy about it, telling him that if those he was in charge of wanted to become vessels of honor, they would need to depart from strife and stay clean from it in the Spirit of God.

14 Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.... 20 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. 22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. 24 And a servant of the Lord must not strive but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, 26 and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will. (2 Timothy 2:14, 20-26)

There is a type of "youthful lust" that seeks to be heard. We seek to be seen as some great leader, some great teacher or intellect, and this was especially true in New Testament times, when the "rock stars" of the day were not musicians but philosophers and rhetoricians. But being "seen" is not good when you are constantly arguing, "refuting," and being critical of others. Such "ministry in the word" only ends up causing others to cast aside their confidence in the Christian faith, because hearing all the arguing just creates doubt in their minds. Rather, Paul said to pursue righteousness, peace and gentleness instead, and avoid strife. Certainly correction was needed sometimes, but a continual diet of criticism and accusation never ministers "grace to the hearer." Rather they were to be gentle instead of argumentative, and patient instead of insulting, critical and bitter.

This is what becoming a vessel of honor is all about. When what flows out from within is a Spirit of peace, patience, kindness and gentleness, the Lord will honor us and place us on a pedestal to be seen by all.

Blessings in Christ,
Hidden In Him

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As the unfortunate consensus is that nobody can live without sin, then they also must believe that nobody can be a vessel of honor.
I disagree with both POVs.

Hidden In Him said:

Original Bible Study thread, posted by for_his_glory.

Bible Study Thread 'A Vessel of Honor'

Nov 6, 2024

Did you know that when you accepted Jesus into your heart that you are no longer your own person anymore! Through regeneration or Spiritual renewal you have chosen to surrender every aspect of your being to that of being a faithful servant of God. Through your respect for what God has done in your own life you have now picked up your cross to be that disciple and follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
(John 3:5-7; Matthew 16:24-28)

Through humility we have laid down our own lives, our own will and obedience to this world in exchange for Gods will in our lives and our obedience to him as we...

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That's right.

Hidden In Him said:

Greetings, Bruce.

The above passage was for Christians who were deeply steeped in sin, and that is not a good place to be. It's a dishonorable place. You want to be in a place where God can honor you for choosing to depart from sin, which was the point of the passage, and why he said, "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."


Keep in mind, the apostle Paul once told others, "Follow me as I follow Christ," and he is still widely held up to this day as an example for the church to follow. We must not be afraid to be lifted up by the Lord, just because some may assume it is the result of pride.

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Brother Hidden, we are all steeped in sin as believers, because after God gives us grace to control our outward actions, we still have to deal with the old-nature qualities that Paul references that are the result of the remnants of sin that still reside in us. Sin is self-centeredness, which has to be rooted out of us our whole lives, sins like anger at people for their unloving actions against us, pride, frustration, and impatience. Cleansing from those and other inner sins comes from God over our whole lives as we seek them through Jesus' victory.

Hidden In Him said:

This is a great point. It is through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, but He expects us to do the work. We have to be willing, and submit ourselves to Him. If we are not, He will not violate our sovereign will. He will let us do as we desire, even if we are about to make a mistake.

If we love Him, He will watch over us, but like with any loving Father, we will have a lesson to learn.

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Beautifully said brother.

When we are little children, our parents would clean us up, change our diapers and keep us clean, and I believe as baby Christians our Father helps us along in a similar way.

As we grow, however, we are expected to begin to take a bath, wash our hands, wipe ourselves up and so on.

Then when we get to be teenagers, we are expected to clean up after ourselves... you made the mess, clean it up.

I'm speaking allegorically about our spiritual life.


Look at the allegorical language Paul uses...

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. 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 gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor.

some of the vessels are used to display in the home.

The wood or clay ones though were used to urinate or defecate in.

Are we allowing ourselves to become a spiritual sewer for the world to dump it's filth into?

Guess what? we are all guilty of this, until were not!

I'm at the top of the list. I know what has come out of me in the last couple of years, and the cost I paid in fasting and praying and getting cleaned up. I learned some hard lessons, but good ones.

Now I can help other people get free from their junk, because I have experienced first hand what kind of person I was, and the person I am becoming... It's a process of becoming... sons of God.

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: John 1:12

Sons of God the way Jesus is a Son of God; to walk as He walked.

He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked. 1 John 2:6

It won't happen sitting on a pew.
It won't happen binge watching Netflix.


It's up to each person to get serious about their walk with the Holy Spirit, and the Spirit will definitely led in the way of cleansing, consecration and true holiness. He loves us and desires for His sons to do the same work as Jesus, and carry the same fire, and anointing. We have to prove out that we are worthy to carry the fire and authority to the great things we know He has called us to do in these last days.

JLB said:

Beautifully said brother.

When we are little children, our parents would clean us up, change our diapers and keep us clean, and I believe as baby Christians our Father helps us along in a similar way.

As we grow, however, we are expected to begin to take a bath, wash our hands, wipe ourselves up and so on.

Then when we get to be teenagers, we are expected to clean up after ourselves... you made the mess, clean it up.

I'm speaking allegorically about our spiritual life.


Look at the allegorical language Paul uses...

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. 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 gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor.

some of the vessels are used to display in the home.

The wood or clay ones though were used to urinate or defecate in.

Are we allowing ourselves to become a spiritual sewer for the world to dump it's filth into?

Guess what? we are all guilty of this, until were not!

I'm at the top of the list. I know what has come out of me in the last couple of years, and the cost I paid in fasting and praying and getting cleaned up. I learned some hard lessons, but good ones.

Now I can help other people get free from their junk, because I have experienced first hand what kind of person I was, and the person I am becoming... It's a process of becoming... sons of God.

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: John 1:12

Sons of God the way Jesus is a Son of God; to walk as He walked.

He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked. 1 John 2:6

It won't happen sitting on a pew.
It won't happen binge watching Netflix.


It's up to each person to get serious about their walk with the Holy Spirit, and the Spirit will definitely led in the way of cleansing, consecration and true holiness. He loves us and desires for His sons to do the same work as Jesus, and carry the same fire, and anointing. We have to prove out that we are worthy to carry the fire and authority to the great things we know He has called us to do in these last days.

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Amen, JLB!!

Bruce.Leiter said:

Brother Hidden, we are all steeped in sin as believers, because after God gives us grace to control our outward actions, we still have to deal with the old-nature qualities that Paul references that are the result of the remnants of sin that still reside in us. Sin is self-centeredness, which has to be rooted out of us our whole lives, sins like anger at people for their unloving actions against us, pride, frustration, and impatience. Cleansing from those and other inner sins comes from God over our whole lives as we seek them through Jesus' victory.

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We no longer have the Old sin nature as we now have a renewed sinless nature that God sees in us through the Spiritual rebirth as we walk in obedience to God's commands that are never a burden to follow. Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit we put on the new Spiritual self as the old man no longer lives in us.

Col 3:1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
Col 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Col 3:3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
Col 3:4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
Col 3:5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
Col 3:6 For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
Col 3:7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.
Col 3:8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
Col 3:9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Col 3:10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
Col 3:11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
Col 3:12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Col 3:13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
Col 3:14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
Col 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Col 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Col 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

live2blieve said:

I agree that the believers can come under fire for proclaiming His name. The vessels of honor will proclaim and honor the Father's name as the Savior said in Matthew 6:9. Would you agree that not many believers proclaim this name?

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The name of Jesus is the name by which we are saved.