08-26-2026 | 12NOON Bible Class | Bishop Charles H. Ellis, III

Main message: God must be the architect of everything we build—projects, relationships, careers, and ambitions—because without His guidance and approval our labor can be in vain. We are called to cooperate with divine leading (doing our part faithfully) while trusting His timing and corrections.

Key points:

• "Unless the Lord builds the house..." (Psalm 127) means God must be at the center of our plans, not merely present on the sidelines.
• Human responsibility matters: have "skin in the game," do the work, obey and follow the blueprint God gives.
• Passion and busyness alone don’t prove God's approval; ambition without God can lead to wasted effort (illustrated by the Tower of Babel).
• God sometimes closes doors or disrupts plans for our protection; trust His timing and sovereignty (alluded to Romans 8:28).
• Practical application: consult God before major investments, partnerships, or projects; don’t cut corners—quality and dependence on God last.

Scriptures mentioned: Psalm 127, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 8:28, Genesis 11