Hello, this is pastor gary from first baptist church of laplata. On this date in history, the name Benedict Arnold became synonymous with traitor. Benedict Arnold had been a valuable asset during the American Revolution for the American cause; however, on September 21, 1780, Benedict Arnold decided to offer the men under his command and his post, West Point, to the British for a sum of money and a position of high rank in the British army. The deal was brokered, and Benedict Arnold became America’s most infamous traitor. Satan was the original traitor leading a rebellion against God in heaven. According to Luke 22:3, the same Satan entered Judas when Judas decided to betray Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. Betrayal is sinister, but the sign of Judas’ betrayal made it even worse: Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss, the kiss of friendship; even Jesus seemed surprised when He asks in Luke 22:48, “Judas, betrayest thou the Son of Man with a kiss?” Benedict Arnold got his money and position, even though the traitorous plot was uncovered and foiled, but Judas returned the money then committed suicide. May we never be found traitors to Christ or His cause, but may we faithfully serve Him every day of our lives for the rest of our lives.
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