“In building the temple, only blocks dressed at the quarry were used, and no hammer, chisel or any other iron tool was heard at the temple site while it was being built.” 1 Kings 6:7 NIV
The Old Testament Jewish Temple is where God met with His people. It was the worship center for the Jewish people. The temple was built during King Solomon’s reign, taking seven years to complete. Careful considerations were taken for the sacredness of the project. They were building a house for the Lord God, His Holy Presence will be there. 1 Kings 6:7 tells us that they prepared the stone blocks at the quarry away from the Temple site, WHY, so that “no hammer, chisel or any other iron tool was heard at the temple site while it was being built.” The Holiness of God’s presence, even future at that point, was recognized and respected.
The New Testament informs us that believers in Jesus Christ have a body that is the Temple of the Holy Spirit. “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” (1 Cor. 6:19-20 NIV)
So, the question for us is: What noises are we allowing to enter the temple? Noises that affect our relationship with Him. Noises that are contrary to His Holiness. Noises that forfeit our ability to glorify God by bringing harm to our bodies. May we recognize the Holiness of God and bring Honor and Glory to His Name through our bodies.
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