Vessels of HonorVessels of Honor

2 Timothy 2:20-232 Timothy 2:20-23

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Many Vessels in a HouseMany Vessels in a House2 Tim. 2:202 Tim. 2:20

For Honor and For Dishonor

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We are Vessels in the We are Vessels in the House of GodHouse of God

• The Church of Christ, The Church of Christ, 1 Tim. 3:15; Heb. 3:61 Tim. 3:15; Heb. 3:6

• We choose what type of We choose what type of vessel we are:vessel we are:–Honor or dishonorHonor or dishonor

• What kind of person is a What kind of person is a vessel of honor?vessel of honor?

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What Kind of Person is What Kind of Person is a Vessel of Honor?a Vessel of Honor?

• Purges himself from sin,Purges himself from sin, 2 Tim. 2:212 Tim. 2:21

• We must:We must:– Shun profane babblings, Shun profane babblings, 2:16-182:16-18– Depart from iniquity, Depart from iniquity, 2:192:19– Flee youthful lusts, Flee youthful lusts, 2:222:22– Refuse foolish and ignorant Refuse foolish and ignorant

questionings, questionings, 2:23 (14)2:23 (14)

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What Kind of Person is What Kind of Person is a Vessel of Honor?a Vessel of Honor?

• Does not put sin in his heart, Does not put sin in his heart, 2:222:22–Growth requires purging, Growth requires purging,

Jas. 1:21; 1 Pet. 2:1-2Jas. 1:21; 1 Pet. 2:1-2– Continuing in sin is Continuing in sin is

incompatible with the grace incompatible with the grace we have received, we have received, Rom. 6:1-2, Rom. 6:1-2, 12-1412-14

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What Kind of Person is What Kind of Person is a Vessel of Honor?a Vessel of Honor?

• One who is sanctified, One who is sanctified, 2:212:21– Separated, set aside for special Separated, set aside for special

usesuses•OT priests, tabernacle, holy altar, OT priests, tabernacle, holy altar,

sacrifices, Sabbath, nationsacrifices, Sabbath, nation– Saint, Saint, 1 Cor. 1:21 Cor. 1:2

•Servant of righteousness unto Servant of righteousness unto sanctification (holiness),sanctification (holiness), Rom. 6:19-22 (1 Ths. 4:1-8)Rom. 6:19-22 (1 Ths. 4:1-8)

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What Kind of Person is What Kind of Person is a Vessel of Honor?a Vessel of Honor?

• One who is useful for the One who is useful for the Master, Master, 2:21 (cf. Matt. 25:15)2:21 (cf. Matt. 25:15)– Priorities, Priorities, Matt 6:33Matt 6:33

•Ready mind, Ready mind, 2 Cor. 8:122 Cor. 8:12•Poor widow was useful to God, Poor widow was useful to God,

Mark 12:41-44Mark 12:41-44•Mary did what she could, Mary did what she could,

Mark 14:8-9 (Jno. 12:1-8)Mark 14:8-9 (Jno. 12:1-8)•Some don’t, Some don’t, Heb. 5:12Heb. 5:12

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What Kind of Person is What Kind of Person is a Vessel of Honor?a Vessel of Honor?

• One who is prepared for every One who is prepared for every good work, good work, 2:212:21– Ready and available to workReady and available to work–We are prepared for use…We are prepared for use…

•By scripture, By scripture, 2 Tim. 3:16-17 (2:15)2 Tim. 3:16-17 (2:15)•Through grace, Through grace, 2 Cor. 9:8-92 Cor. 9:8-9•Over time, Over time, 2 Tim. 4:112 Tim. 4:11

– Remain ready, Remain ready, Gal. 6:10Gal. 6:10

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What Kind of a Vessel?What Kind of a Vessel?

• Vitally important decision!Vitally important decision!• The type of vessel you choose The type of vessel you choose

to be in the house of God has to be in the house of God has eternal consequences for you!eternal consequences for you!

• The Lord knows who are His, The Lord knows who are His, 2 Tim. 2:192 Tim. 2:19