The Pharisee & Tax Collector: God judges our hearts

1st Samuel 16:7 | But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

• How might someone try to outwardly gain God’s approval?

• What does God actually use to judge a person?

• Think about your own heart.

  • What does God see there?

  • What feelings, thoughts, dreams, fears, etc. are in you?

  • What does your heart show devotion to?

  • Do you think God would reject you like Eliab, or accept you like David, based on your heart?

• What does a pure and humble heart look like?

• How will you guard against pride so you can remain (or become) humble of heart?