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Thought for the Day 29 August 2009

Categorised as Thought of the Day and published Saturday, August 29th, 2009
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The Holy [S. John the] Baptist rebuked Herod without making him angry; therefore he must have rebuked him with gravity, temper, sincerity, and an evident good-will towards him. On the other hand, he spoke so firmly, sharply, and faithfully, that his rebuke cost him his life.

From the sermon ‘Rebuking Sin’ (1831) Click here for the full text (leaves site)