Walking Through The Word™

Luke 22:1-30

Selling Trust for Silver

We’ve all experienced being sold out.

And if we’re honest, sometimes we’ve been guilty of it too—choosing profit over people, convenience over character.

If it happened to Jesus, it can happen to us.

“Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.” (Luke 22:3)

Pride, jealousy, offense, contempt, and unhealed resentment—these are all ways the enemy slips into a situation.

Sometimes it’s not even loud or obvious. A “harmless” comment or a loaded look can be a red flag of incoming betrayal.

Jesus saw it coming… and it still broke His heart.

I believe if we’re paying attention, God gives us insight. That quiet drop in your spirit? The emotional “ouch”? Your body and soul trying to say: Something’s not right here.

And let’s talk about that little phrase: “I’m just kidding.”

Sometimes that’s not a joke. It means, “Oops, I crossed a line and almost exposed myself—let me cover it up.”

God’s Word tells us not to make close friends with those who are unstable or untrustworthy. Love them? Yes. Minister to them? Absolutely. But don’t hand them the keys to your soul and dreams.

An honest conversation can bring clarity. A real friend will lean in and work it out.

A fake one? They’ll get mad, flip it on you, gaslight you, or make you feel crazy for wanting honesty. Not because they care—but because they’ve been exposed.

Here’s the good news: God can still use it.

He doesn’t cause betrayal—but He’ll use it to grow you stronger, wiser, and more aware of both your strengths and your blind spots.

And remember—loneliness is never a reason to accept toxic behavior.

You’re not alone.

God is always near, waiting for you to bring Him your hurt and your hope. He wants to anchor you in the storm so you’re not tossed around in an emotional ocean.

He will never leave you, forsake you, or abandon you.

And He will never—never—sell your trust for silver.