Matthew 14:6-11

Heavenly father
give us grace today to stop us being foolish, particularly around pleasure and beauty

⁶ But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod. 
⁷ Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask. 
⁸ She, being prompted by her mother, said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptizer.”
⁹ The king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given, 
¹⁰ and he sent and beheaded John in the prison. 
¹¹ His head was brought on a platter and given to the young lady; and she brought it to her mother.