"And while He was still speaking, behold, a multitude; and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them and drew near to Jesus to kiss Him. 48But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?" Luke 22:47-48. NKJV
Can you see the danger of false accusations? In gossip mode, we can easily destroy the reputation of someone by using judgemental words against them. Gossip is always seen as the truth. Satan makes sure of that. So we as Christians, should do all in our power to avoid it, even to the degree of challenging someone who is gossiping and spreading this around. Even if it is true, we have no right to Judge.
Judas fell to the depth of betraying Jesus; one probably can't get any lower than this. He had been in the elite - a disciple. He had talked with Jesus, ate with Him and listened to His teaching, yet temptation got the better of him; money became his god and he was bribed.
But the cost was enormous. Of course it was all part of God's plan that Jesus died on the cross to set us all free from our sin, but, even though His disciples had heard Him speak of His coming death, they could not comprehend it. So when Jesus was arrested, Peter was devastated and blamed himself for this by denying Him. The others deserted Him. He would now be all alone to contend with His destiny.
As children of God, we all know about what Jesus went through for us but, there are some lessons to learn from it, and probably the biggest is our soul - Mind, Will and Emotions. We see or hear about something and if we are not careful our mind convinces us it's the truth. We then believe it and as we do this, we realise that there is a tale to tell here and, this is where our will wrestles with 'Should I or shouldn't I speak about it'. From there our emotions can trick us into believing that it needs to be said, 'I have to tell them'. We definitely need to work on this area and train the soul to come in line with the Word of God.
If we know of anything that is serious, such as child abuse or something that is threatening to someone, then we have a duty to pass this on. We cannot sit on this. But there are ways of doing this and it does not include gossiping about it. This is a time to speak with the appropriate authorities. At any other time, we have to be in control of our Mind, Will and Emotions - our soul, and live up to how Jesus wants us to be.
Copyright 2025 Grahame Howard.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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