We are utterly dependent on The Lord Jesus for any of our endeavors, especially spiritual ones. 1. Our efforts to build a house/temple/church are worthless, if The LORD is not building. (v.1a) 2. Our efforts to protect a city/Jerusalem/citizens are a fiasco, if The LORD is not protecting. (v.1b-2) 3. Our efforts to fill our homes/churches with believing children/people are useless, if The LORD is not giving and blessing. (v.3-5) How well are we depending on God? Col. 3:23-24 How much can we do without Jesus? John 5:19 ; 15:5, Mt. 16:18 Who is greater than Solomon? Mt. 12:42 , Mk.4:38 , Prov. 10:22 Who is/are the offspring of Abraham? Gal. 3:16 ,26, Rom. 8:29