THEOSISPhilaret of Moscow (Drosdow)
Following the generous gifts from the kingdom and the people for the construction of the temple, King David humbly expressed his joy to God, asking, “Who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to offer these things to You with such gladness? All things belong to You, and from what is Yours we give back to You. And if, as the Lord has said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’ (Acts 20:35), then consider the immense blessing bestowed upon you by God when, through His providence, He enables you, and by His grace inspires your enthusiasm, to share a portion of your belongings with Him and His holy temple!
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Do not deceive yourself into thinking that it is your strength, greatness, or righteousness that allows this, but rather, humbly and joyfully acknowledge before God, as David did: ‘Who am I? All things are Yours, and we have given of Yours.’”