3 So the message came to me from the Lord. He said,
4 "My temple is still destroyed. In spite of that, you are living in your houses that have beautiful wooden walls."
5 The Lord who rules over all says, "Think carefully about how you are living.
6 You have planted many seeds. But the crops you have gathered are small. So you eat. But you never have enough. You drink. But you are never full. You put your clothes on. But you are not warm. You earn your pay. But it will not buy everything you need."
7 He continues, "Think carefully about how you are living.
8 Go up into the mountains. Bring logs down. Use them to rebuild my house. Then I will enjoy it. And you will honor me," says the Lord.
9 "You expected a lot. But you can see what a small amount it turned out to be," announces the Lord who rules over all. "I blew away what you brought home. Why? Because my temple is still destroyed. In spite of that, each one of you is busy with your own house.