Some of the things given to us by God for our use are in the soul, others are in the body and others relate to the body. In the soul are its powers; in the body are the sense organs and other members; relating to the body are food, money, possessions, and so on. Our good or bad use of these things given us by God, or of what is contingent upon them, reveal whether we are virtuous or evil. (Maximos the Confessor)

I am not sure where Maximos is going, but I would add that when we use these things motive, intention, and outcome are also relevant.

What is my purpose, explicit and implicit? Am I sufficiently self-aware to know and be responsible for my motivation?

What do I anticipate will be the result? Have I given goal and context enough attention to form a firm and reasonable intention?

Even with the best of motives and most noble of intentions, the outcome can surprise, disappoint, and hurt. But if I have fully engaged motive and intention, I should be ready to take responsibility for the outcome.

The outcome, good or bad, can unfold from factors far beyond motive or intention, but with God's help motive, intention, attention, courage, persistence, hope, faith, and love can achieve a great deal.