Still, you must wonder why he was chosen. Did someone have to be the fall guy to accomplish the cross to be possible? Can evil be used for good? I am sure Judas had worldly gain in mind during his company with Jesus; however, was he chosen because of that from the beginning because his heart was known? I have heard it said that he was not given access along with King Herod to move from his place of judgment. Only God knows man’s hearts & determines judgment beyond our insight I suppose.
Really thoughtful point. I do believe God can redeem evil and use it to accomplish His purpose—but that doesn’t mean He causes or approves of it. Judas chose betrayal, and Scripture is clear he was still held responsible. But even through that darkness, God brought about the cross.
It’s not that evil becomes good—it’s that God is sovereign enough to override it without ever justifying it. That’s the warning in Judas’ story: being close to Jesus doesn’t mean your heart is surrendered.
Doc - you nailed this one, seriously. I’m wondering if anyone else feels the same as me? We have Judas’ and Satan running around everywhere, dominating so many arenas. You can’t get off course or he will take you alive no mercy.
Still, you must wonder why he was chosen. Did someone have to be the fall guy to accomplish the cross to be possible? Can evil be used for good? I am sure Judas had worldly gain in mind during his company with Jesus; however, was he chosen because of that from the beginning because his heart was known? I have heard it said that he was not given access along with King Herod to move from his place of judgment. Only God knows man’s hearts & determines judgment beyond our insight I suppose.
Really thoughtful point. I do believe God can redeem evil and use it to accomplish His purpose—but that doesn’t mean He causes or approves of it. Judas chose betrayal, and Scripture is clear he was still held responsible. But even through that darkness, God brought about the cross.
It’s not that evil becomes good—it’s that God is sovereign enough to override it without ever justifying it. That’s the warning in Judas’ story: being close to Jesus doesn’t mean your heart is surrendered.
That’s a great question…
Doc - you nailed this one, seriously. I’m wondering if anyone else feels the same as me? We have Judas’ and Satan running around everywhere, dominating so many arenas. You can’t get off course or he will take you alive no mercy.