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How do we know that God chooses based on the heart and not appearances?

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God's choice based on the heart is illustrated through His selection of David, not by external standards but by inner qualities.

The selection of David as king over Israel highlights God's principle of choosing based on the heart rather than outward appearances. In 1 Samuel 16:10-12, Samuel observes Jesse's sons but is informed by God that His chosen one, David, is the last and least likely candidate, highlighting God's preference for a heart aligned with His own. This principle is further elaborated in the New Testament, where believers are called to evaluate one another based on spiritual qualities rather than external attributes. This theme reinforces that God's judgment is rooted in the true essence of a person, which is only discernable through the lens of faith and spiritual insight.
Scripture References: 1 Samuel 16:10-12

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