Dear Brethren,

MEDITATION

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

OBSERVATION AND INTERPRETATION

1. The illustration of a great house
a) In this household there would be many types of utensils
b) For example:
i) Some vessels are made of gold and silver (plates and cups)
ii) Some vessels are made of wood and clay (pots and pans)
c) Usage of the utensils
i) Some would be used for honourable purposes
ii) Some would be used for not honourable purposes

2. This illustration is easily understood
a) In our own households we distinguish vessels
b) Some are used on special occasions
c) Some are used for ordinary occasions
d) Some vessels are not even good to use

APPLICATION TO LIFE AND MINISTRY

1. Vessels of honour
a) These are good and righteous people
b) They are faithful and true

2. Vessels of dishonour
a) They are unfit for the Lord’s service
b) They have poor character
i) They lie
ii) They cheat
iii) They are untrustworthy

3. How can we become vessels of honour?
a) We have to seek cleansing
b) We have to be sanctified
c) We have to be prepared

4. Can pastors become vessels of dishonour?
a) Unfortunately, Yes!
b) This is easily observable!

5. Our Challenge
a) Check our hearts carefully
b) Cleansing must be done carefully
c) Presenting ourselves to the LORD as clean vessels
i) To be done regularly
ii) To be done humbly
iii) To be done faithfully

Then would be vessels for honour for every good work!

Prayerfully,
Pastor Charles Tan