7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”1 Samuel 16:7
What is your first response when you look at someone or are meeting them for the first time? My guess is you do the same thing that I and most do and that is focus on the physical appearance of someone. It is one of the downfalls of our society to focus mainly on the external appearance of someone before truly determining whether or not you will like them enough to engage with them further. Some of the nicest and most heartwarming people I have ever known are people that may not be physically attractive by the world's standard but have so much more they offer society. These people have made a significant difference in my life and those around them with their personality and care they provide to others. God does not look at the outward appearances, so maybe we should focus less on that. Today, many of our kids are challenged to look a certain way by social media, the same way us more seasoned individuals were challenged with magazine covers and the movies. If everyone took time to get to know people's hearts instead of judging them on first looks, then maybe we might have a more accepting society today. Focus on your own heart as well as the hearts of others.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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