The Beauty God Looks For
Historical Books | 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Are you body-obsessed?
Are you body-obsessed? Have you been trained to believe that your body is ugly? How does God measure a person's worth? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Samuel 16:1-13 reminds us that people look at outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.
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Read MoreAre you body-obsessed? Have you been trained to believe that your body is ugly? How does God measure a person's worth? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Samuel 16:1-13 reminds us that people look at outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.
If you're listening on Spotify, comment below one takeaway from today's episode!
Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we’re exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download your reading plan now.
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Passages: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

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Patrick Miller
Patrick Miller is a pastor and cultural commentator who writes about politics, culture, and...
Read MorePatrick Miller is a pastor and cultural commentator who writes about politics, culture, and technology, contributing articles to Christianity Today, Newsweek, The Gospel Coalition, and other publications. His podcast, Truth Over Tribe is one of Apple's top news commentary podcasts, featuring interviews with leading Christian thinkers, writers, and scholars. He's the co-author of Truth Over Tribe, and Joyful Outsiders. Patrick received a Master of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary, and pastors a politically diverse church, The Crossing. He and his wife, Emily, have two children.
You can connect with him on X: @patrickkmiller_
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