1 Samuel 16:7
But Jehovah said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for [Jehovah seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but Jehovah looketh on the heart.
Treated in 6 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- How to Bring Men to Christ ·
Dealing with Those Who Entertain False Hopes cites 1 Sam. xvi. 7
…way of dealing with this class, by the use of such passages as Luke xvi. 15; Rom. ii. 16; 1 Sam. xvi. 7. These passages show that God looks at the heart. Hold the inquirer right to that point. …
- A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections ·
XII. Nothing can be certainly concluded concerning the nature of religious affections, that any are the subjects of, from this, that the outward manifestations of them, and the relation persons give of them, are very affecting and pleasing to the truly godly, and such as greatly gain their charity, cites 1 Sam. 16:7
…udging what is in men by outward appearances, is at best uncertain, and liable to deceit: 1 Sam. 16:7, "The Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lor…
- He Holds My Tomorrows ·
Isaac and Jacob cites 1 Samuel 16:7
…s not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7). David had learned to trust in God, even when the circumstances seemed like giants befor…
- Rise Up, Men of God ·
The Inner Man cites 1 Samuel 16:7
…eople look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." — 1 Samuel 16:7 When the prophet Samuel went to the house of Jesse to anoint a new king over Israel, he s…
- Growing in Wisdom ·
Integrity and Character cites 1 Samuel 16:7
…inward truth. "People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." — 1 Samuel 16:7 Integrity does not always make life easy, but it always makes life meaningful. You may lo…
- The Key Teachings of Jonathan Edwards ·
Distinguishing Marks cites 1 SAMUEL 16:7
… man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. 1 SAMUEL 16:7 This does not mean we are forbidden all judgment. Edwards was clear that we may and must …