Commentators agree that the people's excuse, "The time is not come," was a cover for their true motives: prioritizing personal comfort and wealth over God's work. Scholars like Spurgeon and Henry warn that Christians often do the same, using plausible-sounding reasons to delay obedience. This verse challenges us to examine if our "not yet" is a legitimate reason or a spiritual excuse born from indifference or a desire to avoid sacrifice.