Matthew 14:6-8 - But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company, and so pleased Herod that he promised an oath to give her whatever she might ask. Prompted by her mother she said, "Give me, now, the head of John the Baptist on a platter."
Fear is not the only emotion Herod is ruled by, although it might be the strongest. Under the emotion of lust and enchanted by her, Herod tells Herodias's daughter that she may have anything she asks for. This is a perfect instance of being careful what you say! Clearly Herod knows his wife is out to get John the Baptist. Why does Herod give her such an opening? Ruled by emotions. Saying in the moment whatever comes into one's mind. Kind of like Donald Trump.
Unlike Donald Trump, Herod's words have consequences. Now he is between a rock and a hard place - his fear of John and his fear of his wife and his fear of what his guests might say. Herod has no center except himself and so he gets himself into trouble by going along with whatever comes into his mind.
Who is my center? Is it me? My best self? God? How do I live that out in my life?
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