Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Honor and dishonor

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. (2Ti 2:20-21)

This is a faithful saying: For if we died with Him, We shall also live with Him. If we endure, We shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us. If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself. (2Ti 2:11-13)

You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops. Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things. (2Ti 2:3-7) Do you live for yourself or for Him? Remember you can only find it if you lose it. Let go and let Him! Hear Him!

2 comments:

erin said...

Interesting how blatantly the Bible says that to be honorable for GOD, you must dishonor yourself in the eyes of men. I guess that's just how He works though. Look at Jesus!

Nice post, I love the verses you find.
-erin

yaso said...

I'm glad you love it. Thank you Jesus.