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The Desire of Ages
DA 716.1–719.1 • Matthew 27:3, 4; Acts 1:18; John 6:70

“Judas”

How Cherished Sin and Worldly Ambition Hardened a Heart in Close Association with Christ

Judas had high capabilities, but he nurtured avarice and intellectual pride. Refusing to surrender his heart fully to Christ’s transforming grace, he allowed small compromises to culminate in the ultimate betrayal, ending in hopeless despair.

pp. 716–719 · 9 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Matthew 27:3, 4
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Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.

Acts 1:18
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Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.

John 6:70
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Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?

The Desire of Ages

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How Cherished Sin and Worldly Ambition Hardened a Heart in Close Association with Christ
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