• Judas
    • I can be part of the gospel effort for years and still choose to sin.
      • Mark 3:13-15, 19 – Judas’ downfall was not due to lack of involvement in the work. Jesus hand-picked him!
      • Mark 6:7, 12-13, 30
      • Luke 22:1-6
      • James 4:7; 1:13-15; I Corinthians 10:13 – We always have our free will. Judas chose to sin.
    • A small (?) vice can become my big downfall.
      • John 12:3-6 – Judas liked to steal money when he could.
      • Matthew 26:14-16 – Judas sold his loyalty.
      • James 1:14-15
      • I Timothy 6:10
    • I shouldn’t give up on myself.
      • Matthew 27:1-5 – It’s tragically ironic that an apostle of the Savior did not seek to be saved.
      • I Timothy 1:13-17 – Why was Paul a great and influential apostle, whereas Judas was a man of disgrace? Because Paul repented and found forgiveness; Judas did not.