However, the Lord said to my father David, ‘Since you had your heart set on building a temple for my name, your intentions were good.
Nathan told the king, “Do everything you have in mind, because the Lord is with you.”
“My father David had his heart set on building a temple for the name of the Lord God of Israel.
But you must not build the temple. Instead, your own son will build the temple for my name.’
with whatever contributions you have. Since you are willing to do this, ⌞remember⌟ that people are accepted if they give what they are able to give. God doesn’t ask for what they don’t have.