The divine pattern, the heavenly blueprint, clearly indicated that no careless plans nor indifferent work would be acceptable to God. Heaven's requirements, which remain the same to this time, are that "all things be done decently and in order." 1 Corinthians 14:40
"From the sacredness which was attached to the earthly sanctuary, Christians may learn how they should regard the place where the Lord meets with His people."—Testimonies, Vol. V, p. 491.
"Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your celled houses, and this
house lie waste? . . . Ye looked for much, and, lo, it came to little; and when ye brought it home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith the Lord of hosts. Because of Mine house that is waste, and ye run every man unto his own house." "Go, . . . build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified." Haggai 1:4,9,8
---This passage of Scripture shows that the lack of temporal prosperity of God's people at that time was due to their neglect to put God's interests first.
"From the sacredness which was attached to the earthly sanctuary, Christians may learn how they should regard the place where the Lord meets with His people."—Testimonies, Vol. V, p. 491.
"Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your celled houses, and this
---This passage of Scripture shows that the lack of temporal prosperity of God's people at that time was due to their neglect to put God's interests first.
---Spiritually they were in a deplorable state, and remained so as long as they chose to make their personal interests first and be indifferent to the ruined condition of the temple. " MiltonConger
