The Temple (Part 2)

1 Kings 6:37

“ In the fourth year [of Solomon’s reign] the foundation was laid...38 In the eleventh year [of Solomon’s reign]...the house was finished in all its parts, and according to all its specifications.   He was seven years in building it.”

1 Kings 7:1

“Solomon was building his own house thirteen years, and he finished his entire house.”

Solomon spent seven years building “God’s house”, the temple, and thirteen years building the royal palace, the place where he would live.  How much more invested was Solomon in the trappings of power than in the things of God?

If we, as Christians, invest twice as much of our energy in the things of the world than in the things of God, then our spiritual lives will suffer. 

Matthew, the gospel writer, said it best, “ For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”. (Matthew 6:21)

May the love of Christ be with you,

Rev. Eric Lanier (Retired)