Luke 22:1-6 “Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.”
Judas was chosen by Jesus to be one of His twelve disciples. Jesus chose Judas for a reason. He is an example of how we can not know what is in a person’s mind. We can not tell if a person is saved or lost without knowing the inner-most thoughts of his heart. Judas was a lost man, but the other disciples never knew it. In fact there is evidence to suggest that the other disciples thought that Judas was one of the most trustworthy persons that they knew. We rightly find fault with Judas; however, we should remember that Jesus is betrayed every day by those who do not live according to His commandments. Even we who know Christ are sometimes guilty.