Men (2/3)

But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance… 1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7	But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or how tall he stands, for the Lord has rejected him. He does not see the way that men see, for men look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” beauty heart pride
For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14	If you forgive others for the wrongs they have done, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. sin grace forgiveness

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20	Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but he who mingles with fools will suffer harm. wisdom punishment
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. Proverbs 17:6	Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their parents. children family
I, I am he who comforts you; who are you that you are afraid of man who dies, of the son of man who is made like grass. Isaiah 51:12	I, I alone, am the one who comforts you. Why then do you fear mortal men who must die, human beings who must perish like grass? comforter fear encouragement
Understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine, in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted. 1 Timothy 1:9-11	Recognizing that laws are not designed for the upright. They are for the lawless and insubordinate, for the godless and sinful, for the unholy and irreligious; they are for those who slay their fathers and mothers, for murderers, for those who are fornicators, sodomites, slave traders, liars, perjurers, and for whatever else is contrary to the sound teaching that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which has been entrusted to me. law sin sexuality
But if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:15	But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions. forgiveness sin Father
I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak. Matthew 12:36	I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to render an account for every careless word they utter. speaking judgment
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Acts 13:2	On one occasion, while they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set Barnabas and Saul apart for me to do the work to which I have called them.” worship fasting Spirit
So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12	In everything, deal with others as you would like them to deal with you. This is the Law and the Prophets. law neighbor relationships
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:13	For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, Jews as well as Greeks, slaves as well as free men, and we were all given the same Spirit to drink. baptism Spirit community
But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God.” Acts 5:3-4	Then Peter asked, “Ananias, why has Satan so gained control of your heart that you lied to the Holy Spirit and retained part of the sale price of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not belong to you? And after it was sold, were not the proceeds yours? What caused you to contrive this scheme? You have lied not to men but to God.” lying money honesty
Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14	Seek peace with everyone, as well as the holiness without which no one will ever see the Lord. holiness peace life
Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man! Luke 6:22	Blessed are you when people hate you and ostracize you, when they insult you and denounce your name as evil on account of the Son of Man. blessing persecution evil
Because the sentence against an evil deed is not executed speedily, the heart of the children of man is fully set to do evil. Ecclesiastes 8:11	Because the sentence for committing an evil act is not carried out quickly, people’s hearts are prone to act wickedly. sin heart punishment
He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11	He has made everything suitable for its time, and he has given men a sense of past and future, but they never have the slightest comprehension of what God has wrought from beginning to end. creation understanding life
The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. Acts 17:30	God has overlooked the times of human ignorance, but now he commands people everywhere to repent. repentance conversion forgiveness
But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 1 Timothy 6:9	However, those who want riches fall into temptations and are trapped into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. money greed materialism
Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind! Psalm 31:19	How great is your goodness, O Lord, which you have stored up for those who fear you and which you bestow on those who take refuge in you, in the presence of all the people. trust fear blessing
Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:15-16	Nor would someone light a lamp and then put it under a basket; rather, it is placed upon a lampstand so that it may afford light to all in the house. In the same way, your light must shine so that it can be seen by others; this will enable them to observe your good works and give praise to your Father in heaven. evangelism worship goodness
You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. Matthew 5:13	You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, what can be done to make it salty once again? It is no longer good for anything, and thus it is cast out and trampled underfoot. sin obedience evangelism
And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. Matthew 6:16	Whenever you fast, do not assume a gloomy expression like the hypocrites who contort their faces so that others may realize that they are fasting. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. fasting humility reward
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age. Titus 2:11-12	For the grace of God has appeared bringing salvation to the entire human race. It teaches us to reject godless ways and worldly desires, and in the present age to lead lives that are temperate, just, and godly. grace righteousness salvation
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10	Therefore, while we have the opportunity, let us labor for the good of all, but especially for those members of the household of the faith. gentleness neighbor goodness
And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you. 1 Thessalonians 3:12	May the Lord cause your love to increase and overflow for one another and for everyone else, just as our love does for you. love neighbor relationships

The vine dries up; the fig tree languishes. Pomegranate, palm, and apple, all the trees of the field are dried up, and gladness dries up from the children of man.

The vine has withered; the fig tree droops. The pomegranate, the palm, and the apple tree— all the trees of the field have dried up. And the joy of the people has also withered away.