It is easy to idolize the means to an end such that we get stuck on the means, and consequently never reach the end.

Devotion should never belong to things, but to people. If I become devoted to my work, it is surely a waste of time unless it's fruit benefits those I love. Many marriages have been lost because of devotion to one’s job. Similarly, do not be devoted to activities like reading the Bible or going to church unless they are expressions of your devotion to God. ~"These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” Is.29 Conversations Within” ts 10/23/2015