The word and water

A dry bar of soap isn't helpful without water.

The water is what allows us to build up a good lather of soap, to get cleaned up.

Like a hot shower, with fresh water, after a long day of work on the farm - it's refreshing!

The Word of God is likened to water. It will clean you.

Ephesians 5:26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,