Referencing Luke chapter 3, Dr Beck summarises it as follows:
"Repentance, for John, looks like this:That is interesting, isn't it? Repentance for John the baptist is reflected in how we apply our finances and possessions. As Dr Beck says, it's more practical than emotional.
If you have extra clothing, share it.
If you have extra food, share it.
Do not charge (or collect) more than what is fair.
Do not pressure or extort people for money.
Be content with your paycheck."
It seems to me that scripture never separates the practical day to day aspects of our lives from our salvation. We live out our salvation every single day through the choices we make in how we share what we have and how we apply our pay-check.
How do you fare on John's scale of repentance?
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