At the end of chapter 4, there was a cry of victory. Every person was doing God's work through His enabling power. However, in chapter 5, the tone changes, and there begins to be strife among God's people. Nehemiah teaches us how to respond in these moments of despair and difficulty.
Exodus 32: Shiny Things
There are lots of things we can “worship” in this world, even without realizing it. Make a list of the things you do with your time, with your money, and with your thoughts. You're digesting those things into your life. The idols in our lives go down to the inmost parts (Proverbs 18:8) and they don’t just stay compartmentalized. They travel throughout our spiritual bloodstream.