1 Samuel 16:7 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

⁷But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”

— 1 Samuel 16:7

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Inspirational illustration of 1 Samuel 16:7 -- The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

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Illustration of 1 Samuel 16:7

Illustration of 1 Samuel 16:7 -- The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

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