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“Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).
It is very common in this world for people to be captivated with the outward appearance of others, but this can be deceiving. We all tend to like people who are good looking and physically strong. Even the prophet Samuel was at first impressed with David’s older brothers, but the Lord had to remind him that what was in the heart was more important. David’s father did not even think to call him to come before Samuel at first, for he was the youngest in the family, and was out looking after the sheep. But when the Lord refused all the other seven brothers, Samuel insisted on calling David, and the Lord told him to anoint David king over Israel. He was a man after God’s own heart.
Even as Christians we can be influenced by the outward appearance of others, but let us remember what the Lord said, and rather look on the heart. That is what really counts in the Lord’s eyes!
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