“For man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.” — 1 Samuel 16:7
One of the greatest dangers in our walk with God is making spiritual decisions based solely on what we can see, hear, feel, or understand naturally. What we see may be real, but what we see is not always the whole truth. Our eyes can perceive appearance, but they cannot always discern motives. Our ears can hear words, but they cannot always perceive intentions. Our minds can process information, but human understanding alone cannot reveal everything that is taking place in a person’s heart or in a situation. This is why we need discernment.
