Righeous Man vs. Unrighteous

The contrasts between two humans could not have been greater than that between John the Baptist and King Herod. John was righteous, bold, disciplined, and unafraid to confront sin. Herod was evil, ruled by his lusts and pride, undisciplined, and foolish. John was faithful unto death - persecuted for righteousness' sake. Herod was the propagator of evil. John is a model for us; Herod a pitiful case not to be imitated. Our supreme goal in life, like John, must be to bring glory to Christ Jesus, the Son of God.