1 Samuel 16:7,17

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.”

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¹⁷And Saul commanded his servants, “Find me someone who plays well, and bring him to me.”

— 1 Samuel 16:7,17

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Illustration of 1 Samuel 16:7

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.

The Lord does not look at the things...

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.

Cross References for 1 Samuel 16:7,17

• John 7:24
• Jeremiah 17:10
• Luke 16:15
• Isaiah 55:8-9
• 1 Peter 3:4
• Proverbs 16:2
• Proverbs 31:30
• Psalm 147:10-11
• 1 Chronicles 28:9
• 1 Kings 8:39

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