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By Rev. Jerky J Pokoksky Social to the Rapp;thann<H k NVw~
Harsh language usually indicates pnde or arrogance. Yet John the Baptist, one of’ the most compelling figures in the Gospel, at times used very harsh language.
Without apology, he called the Pharisees a “brood of vipers’’ <Mt 3:71. Was John the Baptist a humble man'.’
Despite his powerful preaching and immense following. John’s entire ministry prepared the way of the Lord He identified the Lord a> "the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world" i Jn 1 :3<R Without rancor, he informed his disciples that Christ "is the one of w hom I said. A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me because he existed before me” iJn 1:31 >.
Would an arrogant preacher be willing to lose his entire congregation in deference to another?
Humility simply recognizes reality for what it is. A humble man recognizes that he has superiors and inferiors. He also recognizes the equal dignity of everyone in the eves of God.
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