Prov 25:4 says, "Remove the dross from the silver, and out comes material for the silversmith". (NIV) Another version says "comes forth a vessel for the finer".
Removing that which is impure from within the vessel will then cause what is poured out to be pure. But purifying from within can be a painful process. Walking through fire is never easy.
We are instructed in 1Thessalonians to "possess our own vessel". In other words, learn and discipline ourselves to walk uprightly. 2Timothy 2:19-21 says, "The Lord knows those who are his," and "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness." 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."
Titus 2:11-14 says, "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope - the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good."
Cup Bearers to the King. That is what we are. Carry your cup with honor and in a way that honors the King.
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