What is a temple!

As we close out 1 Chron ch 28-29, we see the ending of David's reign and the beginning of Solomon's. The torch is passed. See how it is passed, with great honor and celebration. David's lifelong dream to build a great temple to God is undone, work his son must complete. But David has gathered the materials and laid out the plans. Seems like God has possibly done that for us as well, see the Bible. So how does a temple work into God's plan for reconciliation and salvation? Glad you asked. How awesome is it that God desires to dwell among His people. God, though, did not need a building. We'll end today and 1Chron with a question, how is a temple, so elaborately decorated, not a form of idol worship?