John the Baptist spoke the word of God to princes and kings, to priests and people alike, with little regard for the consequences. Like the prophet Jeremiah, he spoke out against the tide of moral corruption and spiritual apathy that characterized Israel’s leaders. He stood for God’s righteousness and spoke out fearlessly when those in leadership were making a mockery of the law of the LORD. Ultimately, he paid the price for his faithfulness to God – it cost him his head.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 00:24:34 +0000
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