Clash Daily By Doug Giles
If John the Baptist’s ministry was anything, it was a confrontational ministry. It was not a cute ministry. Or a friendly ministry. Or a Tony Robbins-like ministry with a Christian flair. John’s ministry was confrontational, y’all. He would be considered crass if your heart happened to be hardened to God and spot-welded to external religious rules and regulations. Yep, if that was you then Ol’ Johnny would be loathsome in your eyes because he didn’t play your pompous games. Not only did John not play religious games but he jet-blasted those who did, in public, with some of the most delicious and scathing rebukes. Here’s a tasty sample …
When John realized that a lot of Pharisees and Sadducees were showing up for a baptismal experience because it was becoming the popular thing to do, he exploded: “Brood of snakes! What do you think you’re doing slithering down here to the river? Do you think a little water on your snakeskins is going to make any difference? It’s your life that must change, not your skin! And don’t think you can pull rank by claiming Abraham as father.
Being a descendant of Abraham is neither here nor there. Descendants of Abraham are a dime a dozen. What counts is your life. Is it green and flourishing? Because if it’s deadwood, it goes on the fire.
– Mt. 3:7-10 (MSG)
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