John the Baptist is the zenith. The very best of humanity prior to the Spirit. And John is a product of his culture and missed the message, too. The coming of the Spirit brings the true kingdom of God, the restoration of God's image and His image bearers. Without the Spirit we're still measuring everything with the wrong yard stick
So roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, be totally ready to receive the gift that’s coming when Jesus arrives. Don’t lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn’t know any better then; you do now. As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness. God said, “I am holy; you be holy. [1 Peter 1:13-16]
