You are called to reign in life as a kingdom possessing dominion over the earth. Over the earth starts at the basic level of family, health (bodies), marriage, children (descendants), finances, self discipline and etc. We are called to be kings and priests. We are not to represent worldly values of miserable marriages, maverick children, poverty, disorder in family structure, gluttony, bondages, and curses. The curses and plagues described in the Bible are judgment for sinners and rebels. They are not for us so why would we follow such a path?
When you become a Christian and as a baby, you are a prince or princess. You need the priesthood to teach and guide you in righteousness and biblical schooling. Your job is to surrender, submit, and obey in faith. As a baby prince or princess and being ignorant in spiritual and human affairs, you must first learn how to be a king or queen to reign on all the basic governments of creation and human structure.
Once you master life through grace and the lead of the Holy spirit through the holy teachings of the foundation built by the apostles and prophets of the church, then you will be schooled in spiritual matters whether thereafter or in concert.
If we cannot even reign over our bodies, our finances, our marriages, our family, our behavior, etc, then we are only servants and slaves of the House. Or you can arise and become the prince and princesses of the House. But it is the Will of the Father that we become the Bride of Christ who are transformed into a kingdom of priesthoods. A nation of priests who know how to minister to the Lord and His people and who reign over all of creation and life.
2 Timothy 2:20-21 TPT “In a palace (House) you find many kinds of containers and tableware for many different uses. Some are beautifully inlaid with gold or silver, but some are made of wood or earthenware; some of them are used for banquets and special occasions, and some for everyday use.
22 But you, Timothy, must not see your life and ministry this way. Your life and ministry must not be disgraced, for you are to be a pure container of Christ and dedicated to the honorable purposes of your Master, prepared for every good work that He gives you to do.”
Timothy is young and warned to stay holy and not be tainted. When we read the following verses, the warnings described are human ambition, youthful lust, and useless agreements.
Without holiness, you will not see the Lord. The common vessel is one who experiences the common problems of the world but is labeled as a Christian.
Additional Comments:
2 Timothy 2:19 NLT “But God’s truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “All who belong to the Lord must turn away from evil.”
In the context of 2 Timothy 2, if we do not turn away from evil, what are the consequences?
Going into verse 20 and on, those who do not turn away from evil (jealousy, offense, envy, competition, lust, sexual immorality, disobedience, and such will be used as dishonorable vessels in the House.
This is why you feel like a toilet or trash can.
It is entirely up to you.
Like in a movie, you can play the role of an extra or play the role of the main character.
“In a movie, an extra (also known as a background actor, background talent, or atmosphere) is a performer who appears in a scene but has no lines or significant interaction.
Senior Pastor Steve Kim