What does it mean to be, and how can we become, “vessels of honor”?
In God's great house every believer is a vessel, and God gives each of us the choice of what kind we will be. Choose to be common, and He will have only common tasks for us; choose spiritual quality, and He has wonderful tasks. We become vessels of honor through cleansing — continual confession of sin — which, kept up day by day, makes us sanctified, useful, and prepared for the Master's use.
Also asked: What does it mean to be a vessel of honor in God's household and how can we become one? · How can I choose to be a useful vessel for God and not just ordinary? · What is the process to become a vessel that God can use for great things?
Source: The Basics The Basics, Unit 2, Lesson 2-4 — The Equipment–Spiritual Gifts
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