5 facts about Judas that help us as Christ’s disciples to understand sin's impact.

I.        Sin contradicted his name.

II.      Sin corrupted his potential.

III.    Sin canceled the call of God.

IV.    Sin clouded his conscience.

V.      Sin concluded his life in infamy.

Application:

What vital reminders can we glean from the life of Judas?

I.        External behavior is not sure evidence of salvation.

II.      We should not be surprised when unregenerate people surface in the church.

III.    We should remember that hidden sins grow into larger ones.

IV.    We cannot serve two masters.

Final question:

What hidden sin in your life needs confession that will protect you from sinking deeper and deeper into sin?