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How We Treat Jesus: Betray

So, we mock and despise Jesus. What else do we do? We betray him. Luke 22:47-48 Judas,  is a biblical figure that you've probably scratched your head over and wondered, How can anyone so close to Jesus, do such a thing? How could Judas be part of Jesus' inner circle and fall so low? If Judas hadn’t been one of the 12, his betrayal wouldn’t have been much of a betrayal. You can only really betray those who have put their trust in you. God has entrusted us with so much and we betray him whenever we’re not faithful stewards over what he’s given us.  Whenever we misuse the gifts that he’s placed within us, using them for personal gain instead of furthering his kingdom.  When we abuse the position that he has placed us in, using our power to manipulate and mislead people.  When we mistreat our brothers and sisters in the Lord.  When we speak negatively about his church and his people, especially to non-believers.  How are we to expect those in the world to want to be part of the bod