The motivations of the heart mean everything.

One can perform an absolutely righteous act, but with a self-congratulatory and self-righteous spirit, and yet remain condemned as having fallen short of the standard.

Another can have made mistakes, and yet know he has tried his best to do that which was right, and who says "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner", and find himself absolved, cherished, accepted, acknowledged.

In trying times, it's more than just about survival or doing something just because we have to. It's equally about the motivations of the heart.

Many have sought justice as an excuse for vengeance. Let that not be me, Lord.

May I seek justice that represents who you are, and not justice that represents the vengeful human spirit. That my hands may be clean and my heart may be pure.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner.