Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
Seeth not
Looketh
On the heart
Bible References
Seeth not
Luke 16:15
And he said unto them, Ye are they who affect to be righteous persons before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men, is an abomination in the sight of God.
1 Peter 2:4
Whom approaching, as the living stone, rejected indeed of men, but elect of God, and honourable,
1 Peter 3:4
but let it be the hidden man of the heart, with that incorruptible ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God highly valuable.
Looketh
John 7:24
Judge not by appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
2 Corinthians 10:7
Regard ye the things that are personal? If any man is confident in himself that he is Christ's, let him reflect again in himself, that as he is Christ's, so are we Christ's.
On the heart
Acts 1:24
And joining in prayer, they said, Do thou, O Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, point out the one of these two which thou hast chosen,
Hebrews 4:13
Even creation is not invisible before him, but all things are naked, and fully displayed before his eyes, to whom we must give our account.
Revelation 2:23
And I will slay her children by death; and all the churches shall know that I am he who searcheth the reins and the hearts: and I will give to you, even to every one, according to your works.