John, the baptist, was a bold voice who spoke whatever he felt God wanted him to say. Many would come out of the cities of Judah to hear him and be baptized. He, no doubt, had a large following and strong reputation. Then, he took aim at Herod, openly criticizing him for taking his brother’s wife as his own. Fot this, he was put in prison and eventually lost his head. He paid a dear price for speaking the truth.

We are instructed to speak the truth … yes … but in a spirit of love.

READ/LISTEN: Luke 3,4