Be Careful How You Hear

The Herodian dynasty was known for its cruelty, as was vividly demonstrated in the death of John the Baptist. At the same time, King Herod himself had an interest in religion; prior to John’s execution, Herod had “heard him gladly.” Alistair Begg warns of the dangers of desiring and even enjoying the preaching of the truth only to ultimately reject its life-giving message. Each of us could be merely one breath away from eternity. When God awakens our conscience, we must respond.