No accounting of this money was required from the construction supervisors, because they were honest and trustworthy men. 

The men in charge of the renovation worked hard and made steady progress. They restored the Temple of God according to its original design and strengthened it. 

The prophets warned them, but still the people would not listen.

“This is what God says: Why do you disobey the Lord’s commands and keep yourselves from prospering? You have abandoned the Lord, and now he has abandoned you!”

Lord God my Father,

Help me to get past my selfish desire and honor you with my thoughts and actions. Help me to work hard in your work to bring honor to your name. Help me to listen and obey your command.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen