BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE BIBLE READING: 1 Samuel 16:1-17:58 PREVIEW The world loves beautiful people. Teachers are more likely to call on attractive students in class and more likely to give them positive feedback. Employers are more likely to promote handsome or pretty employees. And people are more likely to like good-looking anybodies, to want their friendship, and even to envy them. They say that “Beauty is only skin deep,” but that’s as deep as most people seem to go. This section of Scripture records a very significant event, the choosing of Israel’s second king. It raises the beauty question directly. At first, Samuel gets it wrong, but then God shows him a better way. As you read, learn how God looks at people. This passage is home to other great lessons too—when to put plans on hold, and fighting “giants.” PERSONAL APPLICATION Saul was tall and handsome; he was an impressive-looking man. Samuel may have been trying to find someone who looked like Saul to be Israel’s next king, but God warned him against judging by appearance alone (1 Samuel 16:7). God judges by faith and character, not appearances. And because only God can see on the inside, only he can accurately judge people. When people judge by outward appearances, they may overlook quality individuals who lack the particular physical characteristics that society admires. Appearance doesn’t reveal what people are really like, or what their true value is. Most people spend hours each week maintaining their outward appearances. There’s nothing wrong with trying to look your best, but do you do as much to develop your inner character? While everyone can see your face, only your character determines how you will live and work and enjoy life. What steps can you take to improve your character? BY EVANGLIST ERNIE HALL
Posted on: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 18:53:58 +0000
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