As believers strive to honor God with their bodies, they are reminded that outward appearance is not as important as inner character, for God looks at the heart, not outward appearance (1 Samuel 16:7). However, Christians are still called to be good stewards of their physical bodies, which are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). In their daily struggles with temptation and self-control, believers can walk by the Spirit, as Galatians 5:16 teaches, and trust that God will not give them more than they can handle (1 Corinthians 10:13). With God's strength, they can do all things, including caring for their bodies in a way that glorifies Him (Philippians 4:13).
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But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah