Matthew 14:3-5 Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, for John had been saying to him: “It is not lawful for you to have her.” Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered John a prophet.
Herod was so twenty-first century. He lived life driven by emotions. He had chosen to pursue an adulterous relationship with a woman who was his one brother's daughter and his other brother's wife. When confronted he was ridden with guilt, but unwilling to repent. He lived life in fear of public opinion. Such are the lives of many today: making all the important decisions, or lack thereof, based upon emotions, feelings, and not wisdom and truth. This kind of life is chaotic and foolish, leading not only to poor decisions for oneself, but for all those around us, especially those under our care and leadership. What is driving your decisions today?
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