1st Samuel 16: 6 And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the Lord's anointed is before him.
Rather than tie the knot in a hurry, persons are to do due diligence in researching the spiritual side of the man in question. First and foremost, does he love God supremely, does his influence tend to draw you away from Christ, or does he tend to put Jesus first, in everything and in every decision he makes. These are just a few of the deciding factors that God pointed out to Samuel, so that he would not make grave errors in judgment.
In other words, the heart, the motives, and the tendency to put God first, is of much more value to the Lord in determining a man’s fitness to fill such an important position as king. That is because God is a Spirit, and the state of the mind and heart are or more consequence than the mere outward appeal that might cause persons to make hasty, ill-advised decisions. [Patriarchs & Prophets pp 637>638] Eliab was the eldest, and more nearly resembled Saul for stature and beauty than the others.
[Patriarchs & Prophets pp 637>638] His comely features and finely developed form attracted the attention of the prophet. As Samuel looked upon his princely bearing, he thought, “This is indeed the man whom God has chosen as successor to Saul,” and he waited for the divine sanction that he might anoint him. But Jehovah did not look upon the outward appearance. No outward beauty can recommend the soul to God.
1st Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said unto Samuel, look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord sees not as man sees for man looks on the outward appearance but the Lord looks on the heart.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!