Good works and idolatry

This is good stuff, from Heart, Mind, Soul, and Strength:

The kingdom of heaven is where God is glorified, not just a place that happens to be up high. And we too can work very hard at seeking a higher ground and being better, but if our greatest goal is our own betterment, then we are self-worshipers and idolaters.

And if we strive, the purpose of striving cannot really be to reach God, since He is already here with us.

Amen. And thanks to BlogWatch for the link.