The story of John's beheading greets us today as a reminder that boldly speaking the truth can have dire consequences, especially when directed at an insecure person who holds the power of life and death. John confronted Herod on his unlawful marriage and Herod wished to eliminate him but feared the crowd who held John in high esteem. When the request came for the head of John the Baptist, Herod again feared "losing face" in the sight of his guests after making the extravagant promise of anything, even "half my kingdom" to Salome for her memorizing dance. ( Mt 14: 1-12).
Our world is full of such conflicts of truth challenged by fear of public opinion, the fear of losing friends, of peer pressure, or the pressure of increasing secularism. Do we keep silent or do we speak boldly as John did? Pray that the spirit of John may continue in us.
Bro. Rene..
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