How do we tell if changes are just outward actions or a true change of the heart? Institutions that focus on religious rules instead of the spiritual tend to judge actions instead the heart. We might not always be able to tell, but God knows. It is the matters of the heart that Christ truly cares about. Though Godly actions may reflect a Godly heart, they may not be one in the same. Ask God to reveal to you if your motives are inspired by Him. If you need to repent, the Holy Spirit can help.