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The Grand Narrative: “Build a Temple??” (1 Chronicles 18)

“Build a Temple??” (1 Chronicles 18)

 

Published 22 October 2025

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⚠️ Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Mistakes

  1. 1️⃣ Assuming inheritance is simple or automatic (Prov 13:22).
  2. 2️⃣ Believing good intentions excuse disqualification (1 Chr 28:3).
  3. 3️⃣ Thinking a warrior’s past won’t affect future calling (1 Sam 18:7).
  4. 4️⃣ Ignoring the heart issues behind sin and burnout (Ps 51:10).
  5. 5️⃣ Failing to prepare successors with clarity (Deut 31:7).

💥 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Failures

  1. 1️⃣ Failing to guard the heart during seasons of battle (Prov 4:23).
  2. 2️⃣ Letting past victories shape unhealthy pride (1 Sam 18:8–9).
  3. 3️⃣ Not recognizing when God hands the baton to someone else (1 Chr 28:5–6).
  4. 4️⃣ Forgetting that divine assignments are God’s decision, not ours (Rom 9:15–16).
  5. 5️⃣ Underestimating the spiritual weight of leadership inheritance (Jas 3:1).

🚫 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Sins

  1. 1️⃣ Trying to serve God without whole-hearted devotion (1 Chr 28:9).
  2. 2️⃣ Ignoring the motives and thoughts God sees clearly (Ps 139:23–24).
  3. 3️⃣ Rejecting God when He calls us higher (1 Chr 28:9).
  4. 4️⃣ Neglecting sacred responsibilities God has entrusted to us (Lk 12:48).
  5. 5️⃣ Fearing responsibility more than trusting God’s presence (Josh 1:9).

🏆 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Successes

  1. 1️⃣ David prepared Solomon spiritually and practically (1 Chr 28:9–10).
  2. 2️⃣ The Spirit inspired detailed temple plans (1 Chr 28:12).
  3. 3️⃣ David obeyed even when God said “no” (2 Sam 7:5).
  4. 4️⃣ Solomon embraced the assignment God chose for him (1 Chr 28:10).
  5. 5️⃣ God provided people and resources for the work (1 Chr 28:21).

🌱 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Spiritual Growth Lessons

  1. 1️⃣ God sees the heart behind the work (1 Sam 16:7).
  2. 2️⃣ Whole-hearted devotion attracts God’s presence (Jer 29:13).
  3. 3️⃣ God-guided plans are better than self-guided dreams (Prov 19:21).
  4. 4️⃣ Courage is born from knowing God is with us (Deut 31:6).
  5. 5️⃣ God finishes what He starts through willing hearts (Phil 1:6).

🧭 Lessons Learned – The 5 Greatest Leadership Principles

  1. 1️⃣ God chooses leaders; we confirm His choice (Acts 13:22).
  2. 2️⃣ Leaders prepare others for work beyond their lifetime (1 Chr 28:20).
  3. 3️⃣ Leadership requires courage, not comfort (Josh 1:7).
  4. 4️⃣ Clarity from God leads to excellence (Ex 35:30–35).
  5. 5️⃣ The best leaders build what God designs (Heb 3:4).