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Since God chose Judas to betray Him, was Judas in control? Although the Lord knew Judas would betray him, He did not “choose” Judas to betray Him. Neither did the Lord force Judas to betray Him. James 1:13,14: “Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth He any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.” This portion teaches us that sin is our choice. The Lord never tempts (entices) us to sin. Satan was able to use Judas because he did not believe that Jesus was truly the Messiah, or Christ. Anyone who rejects the Lord as Saviour is subject to the control of Satan.
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