1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus, 2 and he said to his attendants, "This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him."
3 Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, 4 for John had been saying to him: "It is not lawful for you to have her." 5 Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered him a prophet.
6 On Herod's birthday the daughter of Herodias danced for them and pleased Herod so much 7 that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. 8 Prompted by her mother, she said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist." 9 The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he ordered that her request be granted 10 and had John beheaded in the prison. 11 His head was brought in on a platter and given to the girl, who carried it to her mother. 12 John's disciples came and took his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.
Matthew 14:1-12
Lust, pride, jealousy, anger, bitterness, envy – all of these and many other evil desires and tendencies are unfortunately present in this fallen world in which we live. It breaks my heart when I participate in or see others partake of the enemy’s lies that these types of behavior will produce any long term joy or satisfaction. In the end, the result is always pain, guilt and shame as any act that is done or word that is spoken or thought that is harbored outside of the life giving righteousness of the One who died to set you free is done in vain and will steal the joy of your salvation. Thanks be to God for His incredible grace and unconditional love and patience as we all learn to love Him more!
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