
Building a legacy that truly matters requires focusing on God rather than self-glorification. Absalom's monument in 2 Samuel 18:18 serves as a cautionary tale of someone who built a monument to preserve his own name, yet is remembered only as a warning. What we build in pride may stand, but not for what we intended. There's a profound difference between being remembered and leaving a meaningful legacy. A godly legacy isn't built for our names to be remembered, but so God's name will never be forgotten. The most impactful legacies often come from small acts of service and kindness that transform lives for God's kingdom.