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The Baptist, then, was not standing at the crossroads warmly greeting the pilgrims, saying, “All you need is faith alone, and you are saved! All are welcome! Have a nice time in Jerusalem!” No, he didn’t say that because merely being a member of a particular race of people, even the race chosen by God, was not good enough.
The Not-So-Nice Voice Crying Out in the Wilderness - Catholic Exchange
John the Baptist’s call to repent confronts our culture of “niceness,” reminding us that true preparation for Christ requires confession, conversion, and real spiritual fruit.