It's sad that Herod killed John the Baptist. Herod liked John, for he liked to listen to John's teaching, revered him and wanted to protect him. But why did Herod suddenly kill John? There were a few reasons. First, Herod preferred pleasure over spiritual matters. As such, when he was pleased by the dance of daughter of Herodias, he wrote her a blank check: anything she wanted, even half of the kingdom. Second, he preferred saving his own face over spiritual matters. When the daughter of Herodias asked for the head of John, Herod was surprised. I believe that he had a great struggle with himself. He knew that John is a righteous person; however, what was spoken has been spoken, and the dinner guests were witnessing as well. He killed John at the end under tremendous pressure.
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I felt sad every time I read this story. Indeed, King Herod was eager for John's teaching. Why would he do things against his heart? Because he didn't put spiritual matter over all other things. Brothers and sisters, do not overlook this matter. If you have not put the Lord as the head of your life, your life will drift away with this world. It's not your intention, but your hand will be forced, and you will have no choice. But was it really that unavoidable? I don't think so. The primary reason was he didn't put the Lord first in his life. It's like Lot gradually moved his tent from the plain of Jordan to Sodom. From people's perspective, it is natural to move to big cities. But the real reason was he did not put the Lord first in his life. What's your situation? What's the Lord's place in your life? May God guard your heart and mind so that you will always be in Him.
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