What's Inside?

In 1 Samuel 16:7 we find something that we as men are aware of, but we rarely take into consideration. As men, we often rely heavily on appearance. We look at the appearance on the outside, and try to determine what someone is like, or what they're qualified for based entirely on their appearance.

We also try to appear in a manner that shows what we would like others to think of us. We rarely appear ourselves the way that we truly are. However, our appearances can't entirely mask what's inside even to others. Our attempt at hiding behind our appearance is nothing but foolishness to God. God doesn't even look at the appearance of a man.

God looks directly at the heart. He skips over the outside. He doesn't consider markings and piercings that men might look at and be attracted or repulsed by. He doesn't consider hair, shoes, or dress. Everything that men look at, God ignores. Let's remember Romans 14:4; we have no right to judge another, nor does anyone else have a right to judge us. We are all servants of God, and He alone reserves the right to judge us.