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What does the Bible say about building a house for God?

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The Bible states that 'except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it' (Psalm 127:1).

Psalm 127:1 emphasizes that God must be the builder of any house, whether literal or metaphorical. This principle reveals that all human efforts to establish spiritual or physical constructs are futile without divine intervention. The verse reminds us that true success and stability come from God alone. If He does not establish it, the labor that goes into building will ultimately be in vain, culminating in failure and disappointment.
Scripture References: Psalm 127:1, 2 Samuel 7:5, Acts 7:48

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Three Houses
Gabe Stalnaker · May 19, 2019
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