Building without God: what for?

We've all heard the expression "he who builds without God builds in vain", but what does it really mean?
Does this mean that atheists and non-believers can't build good things in society?
On the contrary, it means that we need God to make our actions and efforts truly useful and lasting. In this line of Christian thinking, let's take a closer look at what it means to build without God in the light of the Bible.

In the Psalms, we read that "Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. In other words, it means that no matter how brilliant our plans and buildings, if God isn't part of the process, all our work will be vain and futile. That's why when we plan to build something, we must always ask ourselves: is this God's will, or is it just our own selfish desire?

One of the greatest biblical examples of someone who built without God is King Saul. He had all the qualities to be a good king, but he failed because of his lack of faith. He sought to please his people rather than God, and even offered a sacrifice to God without the presence of a priest. Of course, Saul's disobedience eventually backfired and led to his downfall. So we can learn from his example that if we build without considering God's will, sooner or later we will face disastrous consequences.

The Bible therefore encourages us to be careful and to seek God's wisdom in everything we do, especially when it comes to building. To do this, it's important to read the Bible and pray constantly to find out what God wants from us. The best actions we can take are those that are in line with His will. So before we do anything, it's important to ask ourselves whether it will bring Glory to the God of our Creator.

When we build without God, we not only build something in vain, we also miss out on the essentials of life. An authentic Christian must constantly rely on God to build everything in his life. Building with God by our side gives us the certainty of successfully completing the task we've set ourselves.

We must always remember that, sooner or later, everything will be put to the test. So it's wise to constantly build on solid ground: a strong relationship with God. "But let him who glories glory in that he knows me and understands me, in that I exercise goodness, justice and kindness on earth, for this I delight in, says the LORD." (Jeremiah 9:24)

Shalom!