The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” This verse emphasizes that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances, stating that while people judge based on what they see, God sees the true intentions and character within.
God Looks at the Heart: 1 Samuel 16:7
Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. '” What it means: This scripture about beauty illustrates that the world focuses on what people look like on the outside. God focuses on what people look like on the inside.
God Made My Body for Good
Genesis 1:27 tells us that we are made in the image of God. That means your body is not a mistake or something to be ashamed of. While society often places too much emphasis on physical appearance, God sees you as His masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10).
God does care about the way we look
Many are seemingly ignorant of the Bible's teaching that, while we are not to show favoritism because of judging others' appearance, we must be concerned about the impression we give others by our own appearance.
In the Bible God gets angry at human violence. He gets angry at powerful leaders who oppress other humans. And the thing that makes God more angry than anything else in the Bible is Israel's constant covenant betrayal.
The unpardonable sin is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Blasphemy includes ridicule and attributing the works of the Holy Spirit to the devil.
Injustice – God tells the prophet, Amos (5:21-24), that God hates worship and worship services when God's people don't also act outside of worship with justice and righteousness. Stubbornness about religious rules.
With this declaration, Alma identified for Corianton the three most abominable sins in the sight of God: (1) denying the Holy Ghost, (2) shedding innocent blood, and (3) committing sexual sin. Adultery was third to murder and the sin against the Holy Ghost as abominable sins.
“The Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.” Sin has twisted our taste for beauty, and God seems to prefer the ugly, even hides his beauty deliberately.
The 2nd commandment says “You shall not make for yourself a carved image” (Exod 20:4). This is why changing the nature of a human being is a sin. “Sin is lawlessness” (1 Jn 3:4). Some people have had surgeries that make their bodies look like animals through various means.
On the contrary, she has a gentle and quiet spirit that adorns her (v. 4). Her godly attitudes, words, and behavior make her beautiful. Godliness isn't as noticeable as our clothing and jewelry, but it's “very precious” to God.
We live in a culture that often pits appearance against authenticity. To care about how you look is sometimes seen as superficial or vain as if paying attention to your outward self is a betrayal of your inner depth.
2 Timothy 2:9. Clothes should never be worn that expose (see through), or unduly accentuate body parts, or do not cover our nakedness (Biblically we are naked when we expose the torso or thigh). The principle to dress so as to identify the sexes rather than confuse them. Deuteronomy 22:5.
So, physical beauty is a gift from God; everything hangs on how it's used. It's not essential to God-pleasing personhood. It is meant to adorn that personhood and point to a far greater beauty, the beauty of godliness and the fear of the Lord and faith in Jesus Christ and obedient devotion to him.
5 Signs God is Moving You in a New Direction
He sees your heart and desire to be good; He sees your struggles and how you are drawn to things that aren't good. He is always there to listen and help when you pray to Him with a sincere and humble heart. “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry.” Psalm 34:15.
You Were Made For More
We were not made to live in constant fear of not being good enough. We were, however, made with the desire to be beautiful and valued. God made us in His image (Genesis 1:27). We were designed with the desire to be recognized, to be seen as beautiful, to be cherished, to be loved, to be pursued.
A healthy appreciation for looking good is not a sinful or bad thing. In fact, for many, it is a very good thing and, with a proper mindset, can truly be one's expression of love and gratitude for God's gift of our bodies.
- Appreciate God's Word and apply it to everyday situations. - Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God's loving eyes. - Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other. - Powerfully shape the hearts of children and teenagers.
We feel anew God's love for us as His children—and our Savior's love for us.” When we feel God's love as we repent, we can know that we have been forgiven and that our Heavenly Father wants us to stay close by His side.
Pride is known as hubris (from the Ancient Greek ὕβρις) or futility; it is considered the original and worst of the seven deadly sins—the most demonic—on almost every list. Pride is also thought to be the source of the other capital sins.
In Mark 3:29 Jesus says that “whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin.” Matthew's account adds that even blasphemy against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but not blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (Matthew 12:31–32).
God warns us through the inner promptings of the Holy Spirit. He will bring an inner check that something isn't right, you experience an uneasiness, an unsettledness that you can't shake. Everything may look fine to your natural eyes, but God sees what you don't see!
Again, depression is not a sin, and there is hope and treatment for those struggling with the mental disorder. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a terrific therapy program that can help people treat depression, as well as manage emotions.