It’s possible to do the right thing with the wrong motivation. And it’s possible to do the wrong thing even when you really want to do right! So, how do we bring both our motives and actions in line with God’s will?
You can know something about a person, their biography, greatest achievements, famous sayings...but still be a stranger to them. Real relationships require something more. Presence. Pursuit. A genuine willingness to close the distance.
If you want to pursue a deeper relationship with God, be sure to request the book The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer.