What does it mean to build something that truly lasts? This powerful exploration of 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 challenges us to examine the very foundation of our spiritual lives and the church we're building together. Through vivid imagery of construction materials—gold, silver, and precious stones versus wood, hay, and straw—we're confronted with an uncomfortable truth: not all Christian work is created equal. We can be incredibly sincere, pouring our hearts into ministry and service, yet still build poorly if we're not anchored to the right foundation. The message is clear and uncompromising: Jesus Christ is the only foundation that will withstand the test of fire. Everything else—our personalities, our preferences, our platforms, even our good intentions—will burn away. What makes this particularly convicting is the reminder that we're not just building projects or programs; we're building God's temple, the dwelling place of His Holy Spirit. This isn't casual work. When we gather as the church, heaven itself is present. Our prayers ascend as a sweet aroma before God's throne right now, not just in some distant future. This sacred reality should transform how we speak to one another, how we serve side by side, and yes, even how we disagree. The question we must ask ourselves is sobering: Have our words built up or torn down? Have our conversations strengthened unity or weakened it? The grace that laid the foundation is the same grace that can heal our brokenness and unite what we've allowed to divide.