Thursday, March 1, 2012

Created for Holiness 295

In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work. Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
2 Timothy 2:20-22

The driver pulls up to the fuel pump with his brand new Ferrari.
He opens the fuel door and the label inside declares: PREMIUM HIGH TEST FUEL ONLY
Surely this driver, who has spent a great deal of money on this special vehicle,
who prizes it greatly, will heed this instruction, putting the best and highest purity fuel available in.

For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10

We are vessels created for holy purposes, in God's image; the price that was paid for us was the highest price, Jesus our Messiah taking our sin, shame, punishment, and pain on Himself, for His and the Father's great love for us.
The seal we bear, as did vessels created for holy purposes in the temple of the Lord:
HOLY TO THE LORD.
Let us guard ourselves, our bodies, minds, spirits, and souls that we have stewardship over, zealously and vigilantly. Strive to filter out polluted and corrupted influences, do not allow them to enter your ears, eyes, or heart.
You are a holy and chosen vessel.

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