So much of our time and attention are devoted to physical appearance that it is easy to consider it the most important aspect of our lives. The Bible reminds us that God wants us to see ourselves and others differently. 1 Samuel 16 : 1, when the Lord sent Samuel to anoint a new king over Israel, HE reminded him to look deeper than physical characteristics. “The Lord does not see as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
In James 2 : 1 – 2 ,God has harsh condemnation for those who show favouritism based on appearances.
God does not look at outward appearances, but at what is in the heart.
1 Samuel 16 : 7
Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.
(0436) 08 Dec 2007