Matthew 3
Some kids at school reply "sorry sir" automatically, probably most of the time without even realising what I'm telling them off for. That kind of response towards Jesus is not good enough. John kicks off with the Pharisees saying that they need to show the fruits of repentance.
Saying sorry isn't enough, our actions will reflect if we are really sorry or not. Do my actions reflect that I have really repented to God or have I just rattled off a quick "sorry sir" and carried on regardless?
Also John warns them against thinking they're OK because they are descendants of Abraham. It doesn't matter who your ancestors or parents are, it doesn't matter what pedigree you've got or what you've done in the past, what matters is your heart before God now.
Another interesting thing is John the Baptist is basically preaching an old-school hellfire and damnation message, but people are responding.
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