1 Kings 6 [The Message]

In the construction of Solomon’s Temple and his personal residence, no expense was spared. Only the finest was acceptable. Gold overlayment, cedar wood from Lebanon, artistic work from masters, and time taken to do it right … these factors composed the ultimate in human construction standards. He was known all over the world for his work.

As New Testament Christians, we put much less importance on the physical construction of buildings of worship. They are nothing more than sheep-sheds. The true value is the price Christ paid with His Blood for our redemption. [Acts 20:28] The gold we seek is the streets of gold in heaven.