Today's reflection comes from Tom (N.T.)Wright's book: Luke for Everyone
Our "fruit must show that repentance has been genuine. The warning echoes down the years, and must be taken to heart by all the baptized today. We cannot presume that because we have shared in the great Christian mystery, the new Exodus, coming through the water of baptism with all that it means, God will automatically be happy with us even if we show no signs of serious repentance. Of course, Christian living is far more than simply repentance, but it is not less. All spiritual advance begins with a turning away from what is hindering our obedience. If John were to come down your street with a megaphone, what would he be saying?" (page 34)
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