John the Baptist was fearless. He spoke the truth at all times without fear of reprisal. Ultimately, this would cost him his life. However, that was of no concern to him because he knew that preserving worldly comfort or his earthly life was not what mattered most. What mattered most was the state of his soul. What mattered to John was doing the will of God, not compromising the truth for worldly gains. This Gospel passage provides an excellent opportunity to turn inward and see if we have fearlessly defended the truth like John.
Why Do We Fear
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