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Foreknowledge—Why?

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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Jun 3, 1897

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 23, No. 22.

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Foreknowledge—Why?

No. 583. Foreknowledge—Why?

IF Jesus foreknew the false character of Judas, which is indicated in the last supper, why did he previously call Judas to be one of his disciples? J. T.
The Lord calls every one to be his disciple. He called Judas because he loved him and wanted to save him. He gave him responsibility, and placed him under the best instruction and example the world ever knew, that he might overcome his sins, but Judas would not be taught. He coveted money, stole what was given to the poor, and finally sold his Master. Had he been placed in other less favorable circumstances, he would doubtless have failed just the same, because he cherished that which caused failure. The Lord gave him the grandest opportunity to overcome, but Judas would not. Was he responsible?—Yes; for he himself demonstrated this when he returned the money to the priests, and then hanged himself. Yet in endeavoring to help Judas the Lord fulfilled Scripture.