God speaks today Thursday | September 19, 2024
But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
(1 Samuel 16:7)And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
(Luke 16:15) Success is measured by the size of the heart
True success in life is measured by personal significance and impact on others, rather than accumulation of money or social status. God measures greatness in terms of the size of one's heart and ability to reflect his attributes. He looks at the heart, not the external appearance or achievements. True success is achieved by having a heart that pleases God.
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Cross Reference
Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
(John 7:24)I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
(Jeremiah 17:10)And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
(Luke 16:15)And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
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