Not a Sound was Heard

The account of the building of the temple contains a bit of information that I had never really stopped and thought about. 1 Kings 6:7 tells us that no hammer, chisel, or any other iron tool was heard at the temple site while it was being built. This is a remarkable revelation. I think it speaks volumes about the people's attitude toward worship. This shows an amazing sense of reverence, one foreign in today's world. I don't think this is a testimony on worship style or on building churches, but rather a how to lesson on attitude. We are to enter into God's house demonstrating respect and honor for our Father. What a great testament!