11/05/05 Weekend Grif.Net - Illustration

[Dr Bob Griffin]

"For God has shined in our hearts, to give us the light of the knowledge of
the glory of God. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, in order
that the excellence of the power may be of God, and not of us." II
Corinthians 4:6-7

Son-in-law Mike shared a great explanation of the "earthen vessels" in this
passage. He compared them (and us) to Cool Whip containers!

Now, everyone keeps the emptied bowls with sealing lids for cheap storage.
Don't deny it. They're not great to look at, just utilitarian. In the
cupboard or fridge for leftovers. On the tool bench for nuts, bolts or
nails. In the toy box for storing Lego's and Barbie accessories.

We recognize that the intrinsic value is not in the CONTAINER but the
CONTENT.

And so it is with the life-changing, soul-saving power of God that He has
given me by His grace. Wonder why all the modern translations have missed
this one? I guess then the GET Real Bible (Griffin Expanded Translation)
should translate the verse something like, "But we have this treasure in
Cool Whip bowls, that the unsurpassed power is demonstrated to be of God,
not of us."

Brother, that'll preach! And as long as we're talking cool whip, let's not
forget the pumpkin pie!

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Dr Cool Whip Bowl
1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given