Ep. 988 1 min
1 Samuel 16:7
God looks at the heart.
Outward appearance vs inward reality.
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Ep. 988 · 1 Samuel 16:7
Key takeaways
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- 01Don't look on his appearance or stature.
- 02The Lord sees not as man sees.
- 03Man looks on the outward appearance.
- 04The Lord looks on the heart.
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1 Samuel 16:7: 'The Lord said to Samuel, "Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature... For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart."'
Samuel was about to pick David's older brother — tall, impressive.
God said: not him. He sees what you can't.
People judge by surface. God judges by heart.
Two implications: stop chasing outward impressions, and remember God sees what's true about you — beyond the front you put on.
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