God Looks at the Heart — 1 Samuel 16:7 — Aug 22, 2025

People see the outside, but God sees your motives.

In today’s 5-Minute Daily Devotional, we reflect on 1 Samuel 16:7, where God reminds Samuel not to judge by appearance. While people often focus on outward looks, God examines the heart — our true motives and intentions.

This is a powerful reminder that purity of heart matters to God. When our motives are aligned with His will, our actions will bear good fruit and bring Him glory.

📖 Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

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.” (NIV)

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