THE JUDAS SYNDROME - ULTIMATE ANTIDOTE

Romans 3: 23-25

For all have sinned and come short of the glory of GOD, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ JESUS. Whom GOD hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in His Blood, to declare His righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of GOD.

THE ULTIMATE ANTIDOTE TO THE JUDAS SYNDROME IS THE BLOOD OF JESUS.

Judas was inflicted with the sin of greed. He lived a greedy life, worthy of death, and yet JESUS gave him every chance to change; this is the grace of GOD manifest.  Every opportunity was afforded to a greedy, selfish Judas to become one with the LORD GOD; and yet he refused.

Greed, pride, lust, envy, bitterness, anger, covetousness and gluttony are deadly sins; JESUS gives us all every opportunity to receive forgiveness and be cleansed from all unrighteousness.  He gives us time to be bathed in the Blood of JESUS and be made whole. What do we need to do?

HAVE FAITH IN THE BLOOD OF JESUS; RECEIVE HIS FORGIVENESS AND BE HIS WITNESS IN THE WORLD. LOVE LEAD JESUS TO CALVARY; BE A WITNESS OF LOVE IN THIS WORLD

THE JUDAS SYNDROME - ANTIDOTE

John 13: 3-5

JESUS, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He was come from GOD, and went to GOD; He riseth from supper, and laid aside His garments, and took a towel, and girded Himself. After that He poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.

WASHING THE FEET OF OTHERS IS THE ANTIDOTE TO THE JUDAS SYNDROME.

JESUS knew who He was and whose He was; He was/is the Son of GOD and He was/is master of all. There is no one higher than JESUS or with more authority, and yet He stripped Himself of all the garments of the flesh and lowered Himself below His disciples. HE WASHED THEIR FEET!!

The Judas syndrome inspires pride and self exaltation; JESUS inspires humility. It takes a lot of LOVE to humble oneself below another, naked and vulnerable; yet that is just what JESUS did. It is this type of humility and love that the devil can not copy.  The Judas syndrome inspires lust and greed; pride and self-centeredness. The antidote to the disease of the Judas syndrome is UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.

THE JUDAS SYNDROME - ANTIDOTE

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, THINK ON THESE THINGS.

There is a battle going on in the mind; the devil is fighting to get your attention and he does it through thoughts. You have control over your thought life, so defeat the Judas syndrome by controlling your thoughts. Think on the things of GOD and meditate on Him day and night, then there will be no room for the devil to contaminate your thoughts and tempt you to sin.

Pastor had a great quote on Sunday: "Satan cannot make you sin, he can only suggest." watch out for the suggestions of the enemy!!!!!

Think on the things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous and praiseworthy. Think on the things found in Holy Scripture and stand on the Word of the LORD; giving glory to JESUS.

THE ANTIDOTE FOR THE JUDAS SYNDROME IS THE GOD - PILL. THE GOSPEL WILL DEFEAT SATAN AT EVERY TURN.

THE JUDAS SYNDROME - ANTIDOTE

I Timothy 6:11b, 12

Follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience meekness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, unto which thou art also called and hast professed a profession before many witnesses.

The antidote to the Judas syndrome is devout living.  A life of righteousness, which is a " comprehensive name for all the fruit of the Spirit." (Wycliffe Commentary, pg. 1380); a life of godliness, being a reflection of the nature of JESUS; a life of faith, being faithful to the LORD and to His call in your life; a life of love, unconditional and merciful love; and a life of meekness, which is true humility.

The hardest time for us to resist the devil is when we feel abandoned and alone. But the truth is that we are never alone and never abandoned by GOD. He is faithful to all His children. So, fight the good fight of faith, not wavering or doubting. The LORD, whom you profess will never leave you of forsake you, He is with you in the fire and in the storm. The devil can not defeat the power of GOD. 

STAND FIRM IN THE FAITH

THE JUDAS SYNDROME - ANTIDOTE

Deuteronomy 6: 5-9

and thou shalt love the LORD thy GOD with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes. And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.

The antidote to the Judas syndrome is total devotion to the LORD GOD and Him only do you serve. Notice that the word "Heart" is used twice: with the heart and in the heart.  The only motive for life and living is found in the LORD GOD, but He must be in your heart and with the heart, He works through you. 

These verses call us to teach, talk, walk, lie down, sit, bind and write the command of GOD to all people and in every manner of life. This takes great devotion and constant focus. When a person is devoted to GOD and focused on GOD alone, there is no room for any other thoughts or idols.

Could it be said that this is the formula for righteousness?  Could it be said that this is the antidote for greed and for all manner of evil? 

Where is your focus, today? I suggest that you do a focus check and clear your mind and heart of anything that is not the LORD GOD. Purge the thoughts of your heart by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and fill your mind and heart with the awesome wonder of redemption by our LORD JESUS Christ. Then speak about Him to everyone; if JESUS is really your focus, everything and all thoughts, words and deeds with reflect Him. 

THE JUDAS SYNDROME

1 Timothy 6: 10, 11

For the love of money is the root of all evil, which, while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But thou, O man of GOD, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and meekness.

The Judas syndrome is well spelled out in these verses: "the love of money is the root of all evil." This behavior is in direct contrast to the commandment which says: "You shall Love the LORD your GOD with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your mind". ALL leaves no room for any other love. The love of money, or wealth or reputation, or things or people, must give way to the first love. Who is the first love? GOD the Father, GOD the Son and GOD the Holy Spirit. You must love Him first.

Judas loved himself first and sought to raise himself up in the ranks of the people in power.  He used JESUS and then he used the religious people. You have probably heard the phrase, "use things; not people." Well Judas used people for his own benefit. He loved himself more than the Son of GOD.

The Scripture says, " flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness faith, love, patience and meekness". This is the antidote to the Judas syndrome. 

LOVE THE LORD, YOUR GOD, WITH ALL YOUR HEART, SOUL MIND AND MIGHT AND LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOUR SELF.

THE JUDAS SYNDROME

Mark 14: 42,43

Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand. And immediately, while He yet spoke, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude.

Who is Judas Iscariot?

Judas was chosen to be a follower of JESUS, by JESUS. He was counted as one of the twelve closest friends. Judas saw JESUS heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, show compassion to the weak; he heard the wisdom teachings of JESUS and lived with Him for 3 years. Judas probably preached the kingdom of GOD and cast out demons, healed the sick and prayed for miracles. He was so trusted that he was over the treasury for the ministry of JESUS. SO WHAT HAPPENED? Greed happened. Judas became greedy.

All along, JESUS knew who would betray Him, yet He gave Judas the opportunity to repent. He had hope that Judas would be saved. JESUS showed Judas grace and unconditional love. He gave Judas every opportunity to confess his sin and repent of his ways.

This is an example of how much JESUS loves us. He will always give us every opportunity to come to Him and embrace Him with love. GOD so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

When JESUS said, "Father forgive them for they know not what they do" is it possible that JESUS was remembering Judas and interceding for him to the Father? 

Who has hurt you? INTERCEDE FOR THEM WITH THE LOVE OF JESUS.