Know what is above you, an eye that sees…
Pirke Avot 2:1
He relates a story of the Baal Shem Tov. The BeShT hired a driver to take him to another town, along the way, they passed through a field full of beautiful vegetables. The wagon driver asked the BeShT (not knowing who he was) to act as a look out as he helped himself to some vegetables. “Someone can see us!” yelled the BeShT, the driver hurried back to the wagon and took off. He was furious that the BeShT called him back when no one was around, the BeShT pointed heavenward and said, “God is always watching.”
Whatever your image of God might be - someone is always watching. I have had some interesting conversations with 3rd and 4th grade classes about the importance of doing the right thing, even if no one is watching you. They get it.
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