Num. 30, 31

After the Israelites had plundered the Midianites, they were instructed to purify their bounty by fire or by water. The cleaning process was mandatory if you were to use it.

God purifies us for use. It’s a painful process to be purified, but it yields a life ready for Christian service.

And He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and He shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness. [Mal. 3:3]