The Lord looks at the heart...
By gracetreyes
@gracetreyes (529)
Philippines
October 24, 2008 4:53am CST
God does not see the same way people see.People look at the outside of a person but the Lord looks at the heart. II Samuel 16:7
God saw what no one else saw, a God seeking heart. Others measures your waist line or your wallet, but not God, He examines the heart. And when He finds one set on Him,He calls it and claims it.
( sources Max Lucado's writings - www.maxlucado.com)
Amazing!
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9 responses
@cream97 (29086)
• United States
24 Oct 08
Yes, you are so right. God does not look at us, the way we look at each other. He sees not our flaws and mistakes.. I love God for being this way. He is the best of the best! There are many people that look at you on the outside, but they don't really know how you really are on the inside.. But God knows, and that is what makes it so very special.
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@gracetreyes (529)
• Philippines
24 Oct 08
yes cream97, that's why being children of God are really a great privilege and a big blessings. Cheers we have the most awesome God.amen
@awapak (1275)
• Pakistan
24 Oct 08
I 100 % agree with you b/c our beloved Prophet Muhammad(pbuh)had also said:
"ALLAH (ONE GOD ALMIGHTY)NEVER LOOKS AT YOUR BODIES OR WEALTH BUT HE LOOKS AT YOUR HEARTS AND DEEDS."
So He looks towards our intentions and then to actions to see purity........to reward us accordingly.Thanks for starting this discussion.
@awapak (1275)
• Pakistan
24 Oct 08
Thanks for responding and sharing your nice views.You are right there are many common things in all divine religions which we should promote for better understanding.Jesus(pbuh)is coming again to this world to unite all the Muslim and Christian believers in one faith to lead them in a holy war against the last Antichrist and his "followers".......After killing him personally in Israel and getting rid of all his followers,he will establish the first IDEAL WORLD STATE to fill this earth with peace,prosperity and Justice......This is what our Holy Prophet Muhammad(pbuh)had informed us about his brother Prophet Jesus(pbuh)and this is what we Muslims believe in ......In other words we are also receiving a common leader,so why not to receive him jointly ??
@gracetreyes (529)
• Philippines
25 Oct 08
yes awapak, so nice to know that really. I am not aware of Muslim belief, but now with what you have share with us, I think we are brothers and sisters indeed. We may call our God differently, but I know we do have one commom God...Thanks for your great info..It's really an eye opener to me...
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@gracetreyes (529)
• Philippines
24 Oct 08
It interesting to know that Muslim and Christian actually goes hand in hand. So i guess there is no reason to not to understand each other...thanks for posting your view here...
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@rusty2rusty (6763)
• Defiance, Ohio
25 Oct 08
I agree whole heartily with you. That is why I love God so much. He can see my heart and know I truly care. Where others judge me by my looks, if I have money or what they can get. I am not sure who this Max person is. But I am goining to check out the link.
@gracetreyes (529)
• Philippines
25 Oct 08
Hi rusty, go ahead and check his website ( Max Lucado )...He is a very good writer and a preacher. I do not know Him personally, I just admire his writings...And for sure if you got to see his site, you will feel blessed too.
@okwusman1 (2247)
• Abuja, Nigeria
24 Oct 08
Actually, God is no man, He sees beyond man and He is gracious.
I love God because He is merciful and compassionate. He answers my prayers, provides for my needs. He cares for me and He sent His only begotten son to die for my sin.
Oh, God is good all the time!
@taurus54 (317)
• Philippines
25 Oct 08
okwusman,you forgot to mention some of his character,so I'll give some:
God Kills the Curious
And he smote of the men of Beth-shemesh,because they had looked into the ark of of Jehovah, he smote of the people seventy men, `and' fifty thousand men; and the people mourned, because Jehovah had smitten the people with a great slaughter. And the men of Beth-shemesh said, Who is able to stand before Jehovah, this holy God?and to whom shall he go up from us? (1Samuel 6:19-20 ASV)
God kill the children
(Exodus 12:29),(Moses - Numbers 31:17),(Deuteronomy 2:33-34),(Deuteronomy 3:2-6), (2 Samuel 12:15-18) (2 Kings 2:23-24),(Isaiah 13:15-18)(Isaiah 14:21-22), (Jeremiah 13:14),(Ezekiel 9:4-6)
@ramangill (1479)
• India
24 Oct 08
"People look at the outside of a person but the Lord looks at the heart."
god doesnot see anything in anyone.
@gracetreyes (529)
• Philippines
25 Oct 08
yes bebeth,God do love us unconditionally we can never understand.And praise God for having Jesus as our savior...amen
@Arkie69 (2156)
• United States
24 Oct 08
I agree with that 100%. An honest heart and a willing attitude will get you farther with God than anything else. Don't waste your time trying to tell God how you feel because He already knows the real truth about that one. Learn how to communicate with God in your thoughts. You can try to lie to God with your lips but not in your thoughts. Your thoughts are a direct reflection of how you really feel about God. Don't ever forget God can help us to think positive in matters that pertain to our personal relationship with Him and Jesus.
@gracetreyes (529)
• Philippines
24 Oct 08
Hi arkie, nice response.and i also agree with you. thanks for your views.
@6precious102 (4043)
• United States
26 Oct 08
Thank goodness He does look at the heart, otherwise a lot of us would be in trouble.
@carolinemys (279)
• Malaysia
24 Oct 08
That's Right, some judge the outward appearances but God sees what's in the heart. He also understands our thoughts. When God chose David to be King of Israel, this is what exactly took place. The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. Praise be to our Lord.
@gracetreyes (529)
• Philippines
24 Oct 08
Yes, actually the story behind this ( from max lucado) is King David.Amen to your posts...
