Where are you in life?
Most people are hurting, stuck in a lackadaisical world of work, worry and doubt...
You do not have to be stuck there any longer read, heed and learn your purpose in God;s plan for humanity! Christ came over 2000 years ago to bring the redemption plan to completion for all mankind - we just need to see, hear and believe this Awesome Truth!
I was inspired this morning with this impression on how the crucible takes many different things and through a process drives off the dross or undesirable (unwanted) materials. Leaving the desired pure metal components! Realizing this is exactly how the mission of Christ works in the world; giving humanity and those who choose His ministry message - is the ability to drive off (remove or absolve) the less desirable (sins) in a person's life. Thus leaving the pure Blessed existence of a reborn Christian - who becomes a repentant child of God!
BTW: I have worked in Foundries and Steel Mills and observed how the molten metals are processed in a Crucible...
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** cru·ci·ble
ˈkro͞osəb(ə)l/
noun
noun: crucible; plural noun: crucibles
- a ceramic or metal container in which metals or other substances can be melted or subjected to very high temperatures.
"the crucible tipped and the mold filled with liquid metal"- - a situation of severe trial, or in which different elements interact, resulting in the creation of totally new thing.
"their relationship was forged in the crucible of war"--------------------------------------------------------Each of us have the opportunity of greatness - unfortunately most people look at this as how they can be come famous, rich, or powerful; yet none of these things will ever supply eternal happiness or satisfaction! Our world has been placed under a cloud of doubt and self centeredness {greed and lust}by evil!This will be a study into our choices and the reasons for the results. We will try to address this as the positive plan which it was intended to be! Thru comparison and scripture you should be able to follow and see the intended purpose! Most of this is written with inspiration to show the truth and how God's purpose can unfold in your life, dear neighbor!** dross
Dross [N]the impurities of silver separated from the one in the process of melting ( Proverbs 25:4 ; 26:23 ; Psalms 119:119 ). It is also used to denote the base metal itself, probably before it is smelted, in Isaiah 1:22 Isaiah 1:25 .
These dictionary topics are from
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. "Entry for Dross". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .
Dross Waste formed by melting metal.Son of man, the house of Israel is to me become DROSS: all they are brass, and tin, and iron, and lead, in the midst of the furnace; they are even the DROSS of silver. Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye are all become DROSS, behold, therefore I will gather you into the midst of Jerusalem. ( Ezekiel 22:18-19 )
Source: A King James Dictionary. (Used with permission. Copyright © Philip P. Kapusta)
Bibliography Information"Entry for 'Dross'". A King James Dictionary.
DROSS
dros (sigh):
The refuse of smelting of precious metal (Proverbs 25:4; 26:23); used figuratively of what is base or worthless (Isaiah 1:22,25; Ezekiel 22:18,19; Psalms 119:119).
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These files are public domain. Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'DROSS'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.
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