Today's Message: Avoiding Accountability

 

What's Your Price (Betrayal Of Jesus)?

Judas betrayal of Jesus is found in all 4 gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke & John). There are various accounts of what led to Judas betrayal of Jesus, but the most common was bribery. The gospels imply that Jesus anticipated & approved Judas' betrayal. Why? Maybe Judas' betrayal of Jesus played into God's plan because it allowed God's will to be achieved regardless of the betrayal. Judas accepts a bribe of 30 silver pieces so that proves bribery as the reason for Judas' betrayal of Jesus. This story reminds me: Everybody has a price, especially Christians. How many believers (myself included) would betray Jesus for the right price?

"I don't talk about Jesus on my job for fear of offending colleagues" That's your price.

"Some of my family members are unsaved. I want to stay with the family" That's your price.

"I don't want to lose my promotion by promoting Jesus on my job" That's your price. 

Sad to say, some Christians would betray Jesus for fame & fortune, popularity, etc. 

Unfortunately, many Christians aren't loyal. If many of them were offered fame & fortune, most would accept. Fame & fortune have never been important at the expense of my relationship with Christ. As long as I'm living comfortable, I'm straight.