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“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Don\u2019t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn\u2019t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'” 1 Samuel 16:7, NLT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note from the Life Application Study Bible<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saul was tall and handsome\u2014an impressive-looking man. Samuel may have been trying to find someone who looked like Saul to be Israel\u2019s next king, but God warned him against judging by appearance. When people judge by outward appearance, they may overlook quality individuals who lack the particular physical qualities society currently admires. But appearance doesn\u2019t reveal what people are really like or what their true value is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fortunately, God judges by faith and character, not appearance. And because only God can see what\u2019s on the inside, only he can accurately judge people. Most people spend hours each week maintaining their outward appearance; they should do even more to develop their inner character. While everyone can see your face, only you and God know what your heart really looks like. What steps are you taking to improve the attractiveness of your heart in God\u2019s eyes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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