From II Samuel 7, God never asked anyone to build him a temple. Building the temple of Israel was David's idea. He wanted to be like the other pagan nations who had temples for their gods. When God's approval isn't enough, we try to get man's validation. We want people to see us as important. The temple was beautiful but it wasn't necessary. God wants to be in our presence every moment of the day. We are God's tabernacle. He is in us.  Link