Admirable Traits of John the Baptist

Spoke the truth regardless of what it cost him. Matthew 14:3-10
Great humility. Matthew 3:11
Desired that people go to Jesus instead of going to himself. John 3:26-30
Wanted Jesus to get all attention and praise, and wanted none for himself. John 3:26-30, 1:7, 1:29
Taught others how to pray. Luke 11:1
Full of passion and light. -John 5:35
Content living on what God provided for him. Mark 1:6
He was not afraid to preach about repentance. Mark 1:4
Full of joy at hearing the voice of Jesus, and being in His presence. Luke 1:41, John 3:29