2. TRAITOR (John 6:64; Psalm 55:12-14
There were circumstances that changed Judas from a POSSIBLE traitor into an ACTUAL traitor. The progression is good to note:
II. SATANIC INSTIGATION IN A FALSE DISCIPLE
A. INCEPTION OF EVIL
1. DUPED (John 13:27 James 1:13)
Sow a thought, reap an act
Sow an act, reap a habit
Sow a habit, reap a character
Sow a character, reap a destiny
2. BARGAIN (Matthew 26:16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:6; John 18:2)
B. INFATUATION WITH EVIL
1. BETRAYAL (Acts 1:16; Matthew 26:50; John 18:3-8; Luke 22:47)
2. REMORSE (Matthew 27:1-8)
C. INFECTION OF SIN
1. SUICIDE (Matthew 27:5; Acts 1:18-19)
2. ETERNITY (Acts 1:25)
Cannot close on such a negative note. Must glean truths for man today, lest we fall into the same error of Judas:
III. INSTRUCTION FOR TRUE DISCIPLES
A. INTROSPECTION FOR US TODAY
1. PLAN (II Cor. 5:21; I Peter 1:19-20; Heb 3:13)
2. SELF (I Cor 10:12; Heb 12:15)
3. OTHERS (I Cor 10:13)
B. INVITATION FOR LOYALTY
1. POSITION
2. PREDICAMENT
3. REPENTANCE AND FAITH
Still as of old man by himself is priced
For 30 pieces of silver Judas sold himself, not Christ