--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Do not look on [her] appearance or on the…" description: "\"“Do not look on [her] appearance or on the height of [her] stature, because I have rejected [her]; for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ab/anonymous-1_death_do-not-look-on-her-appearance-or-on-the_3006045.jpg" --- # Do not look on \[her\] appearance or on the height of \[her\]… ![“Do not look on [her] appearance or on the height of [her] stature, because I have rejected [her]; for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart. --1 Samuel 16:7” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ab/anonymous-1_death_do-not-look-on-her-appearance-or-on-the_3006045.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ab/anonymous-1_death_do-not-look-on-her-appearance-or-on-the_3006045.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5ab/anonymous-1_death_do-not-look-on-her-appearance-or-on-the_3006045.jpg) > ““Do not look on \[her\] appearance or on the height of \[her\] stature, because I have rejected \[her\]; for the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart. --1 Samuel 16:7”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine judgment values inner character over outward appearance. **In simple terms:** God looks at the heart, not looks. Key Takeaway Focus on inner virtues rather than external looks. Themes spirituality humility judgment character faith Mood inspirational reflective spiritual Type biblical ethical When to use this quote - dating - job interviews - self-assessment - leadership selection Key Concepts inner worth divine perspective ethical values Questions to Reflect On - How do you evaluate character in others? - What superficial traits might still matter? 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