09/08/2026
E’mile Zola, a French novelist said, “We are like books. Most people only see our cover, the majority read only the introduction, many people believe the critics, few will know our content.” The Cover is; your physical appearance, job title, social media profile, or the very first quick impression you make. Most people stop here. The Introduction is; a brief chat or a single meeting. Just a small taste of who you really are. The Critics; this is the gossip and rumors or what other people say about you. The Content is; your real thoughts, feelings, history and deep personality. Only a very rare and special few take the time to truly know you. People look at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart, 1 Samuel 16:7. Jesus tells people to stop judging by appearance and to judge correctly with righteous judgment, John 7:24. Avoid superficial, snap judgments, instead use moral discernment, rooted in truth, fairness, and God’s standards. Does the cover of your book represent what is on the inside of you? D.W.