Here Paul was telling the people that in the house of God there are vessels of honor, vessels of dishonor, vessels of wood, and vessels of earth. His plea was to let them know that they could becomes vessels of silver and gold but only when they get away from the vessels of wood(those who were doing church work, but not the work of the church) earth (those who were carnal and operating in the flesh and not in the spirit). But to be a vessel of honor the silver and gold we must sanctify ourselves and keep our selves in a position to be used by God anytime and anywhere. All of us have a chance to be vessels of honor, but are we willing to pay the price?