Luke 22:1-6
If Satan entered Judas, does that remove responsibility from Judas for his action? Does Satan's enter Judas because Satan is so much more power that Satan can overwhelm him? If Satan could overwhelm Judas, does that mean that Satan can overwhelm us? How we answer the question of Satan entering Judas has broad implications in how we understand being responsible for our actions.
In 1 Corinthians 10:13 Paul writes, "No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful, he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." Paul teaches we always have a choice. That God will keep the temptation from being so powerful that it would overwhelm us. We always have a choice. We are responsible for our actions. The implication for Judas seem to point that Satan entered him because Judas opened the door. Judas' actions made it possible for Satan to enter his life.
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That's a scary thought when we really think about the way Satan entered into the heart of even one of Jesus' closest followers. That reminds me of how important is prayer and Bible study and worship in order that we don't "open the door" for Satan to enter into our lives. I praise God daily for living in a country like ours where worship is easy and joyful and an accepted part of our lives!
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