Section 11
wills, and He hardens whom He wills." What should we say with regard to this? We should say nothing, but worship God's way. Everything depends upon what He wills to do. He is God!
GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY
Paul continues, "You will say to me then. Why does He still find fault? For who has resisted His purpose? But, O man, who are you that replies against God?" (vv. 19-20). We all have to real ize who we are. We are God's creatures, and He is our Creator. As His creatures we should not say anything to Him, the Creator. So, Paul asks, "Shall the thing formed say to him who formed it, Why did you make me thus? Or has not the potter authority over the clay, out of the same lump to make one vessel to honor and another to dishonor?" (vv. 20-21). God is the potter, and we are pieces of clay. As the potter, God has authority over the clay. If He wills, He can make one vessel to honor and another vessel to dis honor. It does not depend on our choice—it depends on His sovereignty.
Romans 9:21 discloses God's purpose in cre ating man. This verse is unique in its revelation of God's purpose in the creation of man. Without this verse it would be difficult for us to realize