The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? "I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according to what his deeds deserve." Jeremiah 17:9-10
My Quest study bible has this to say:
Q: Does God reward right conduct or right motive? (17:10)
A: Because God seeks right conduct that stems from proper motives, good intentions cannot excuse wrong conduct. On the other hand, righteous living that camouflages ungodly motives is hypocrisy. God judges both errors. Love for God and a desire to honor him are the proper motives for deeds that will be rewarded.
You are right, K. I thought i was one-up on this verse, but God has subtly (and very graciously) proved me wrong.
That's why you are my irritatingly-lovable blockhead. W will agree on that!
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