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 beauty heart pride
For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Matthew 6:14 sin grace forgiveness

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,
but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 13:20 wisdom punishment
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged,
and the glory of children is their fathers.
Proverbs 17:6 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 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 law sin sexuality
But if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Matthew 6:15 forgiveness sin Father
I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak.
Matthew 12:36 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 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 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 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 lying money honesty
Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
Hebrews 12:14 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 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 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 creation understanding life
The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.
Acts 17:30 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.