Right. Right?

I heard a statement today that I know I will be pondering for many days ahead. It was simply this... "we've been trained to do things right, but not enough time is spent simply doing the right things."

I can think of countless times that I've worked so hard to do whatever I do, completely right. I know that is good. It is noble when I'm mowing the lawn, finishing a project, editing a document, or whatever. But I sometimes wonder if my focus is off. Am I doing things right but neglecting the right things.

I think the hard part about this statement will be the obvious frustration that we experience in not knowing what the right things are. SO... we simply just do what's in front of us... in the rightest way possible. I guess there is nothing wrong with that... unless I neglect doing what is right.

The scripture is filled with people who did things right and somehow missed the kingdom. Pharisees, rich young rulers, and 3rd Kings of Israel. But I think that when my focus is on how right I am doing things... my focus is really on me. "seek first the Kingdom and His righteousness" -- maybe it's about priority.. maybe its about getting my attention on Jesus' priorities.

still thinking about this.
VAN