2 Timothy 2:20-21

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of stone; and some to honour, some to dishonour.

1 Peter 1:7

That the trial of your faith, which is much more precious than gold, (that perisheth, tho' it be tried with fire) may be found unto praise, and honour, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.

General references

Bible References

General references

2 Timothy 2:20
But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of stone; and some to honour, some to dishonour.
1 Peter 1:7
That the trial of your faith, which is much more precious than gold, (that perisheth, tho' it be tried with fire) may be found unto praise, and honour, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,