2 Timothy 2:20-21

In any great house there are not only gold and silver articles but also wooden utensils, some for honorable uses and some for lowly uses.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the genuineness of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even after it is shown by the test of fire to be genuine, may result in your praise and glory and honor at the unveiling 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.

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Bible References

General references

2 Timothy 2:20
In any great house there are not only gold and silver articles but also wooden utensils, some for honorable uses and some for lowly uses.
1 Peter 1:7
so that the genuineness of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even after it is shown by the test of fire to be genuine, may result in your praise and glory and honor at the unveiling of Jesus Christ.