Why God chose David as king in 1 Samuel 16:7
When Samuel anointed David, God explained He evaluates leaders by inward character rather than human standards of appearance or stature. This divine perspective challenges our natural tendency to judge by externals.
Why God Rejected Cain's Offering in Genesis 4:3–5
God rejected Cain's grain offering not because of its type but because of Cain's moral state, as his subsequent anger revealed an unrighteous heart.