True Friendship in Christ
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"The Great Double-Cross"
By A.W. Tozer0MAT 27:3A.W. Tozer's sermon 'The Great Double-Cross' explores the tragic betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot, emphasizing that Judas was not driven by hatred but by ulterior motives of money and popularity. Tozer highlights the cunning role of the devil in manipulating Judas, leading to his ultimate demise and the cruel betrayal he faced from those he sought to please. The sermon serves as a warning against the dangers of compromising one's faith for worldly gain, illustrating that true friendship lies in Christ, who stands as the ultimate sacrifice for humanity. Tozer calls on listeners to recognize the deceitful nature of sin and the importance of turning to Jesus as the only true friend.
The Great Double Cross
By A.W. Tozer7132:19MAT 27:1A.W. Tozer delivers a powerful sermon titled 'The Great Double Cross,' focusing on the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot. He emphasizes the tragic irony of Judas's actions, driven not by hatred for Jesus but by a desire for money and popularity, ultimately leading to his own destruction. Tozer highlights the unseen influence of the devil in Judas's betrayal and warns against the modern-day betrayals of Christ that stem from similar ulterior motives. He contrasts Judas's fate with the redemptive sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, urging listeners to recognize true friendship in Christ rather than in the fleeting approval of the world.