If there is a villain in the church narrative, Judas stands as one of the most tragic figures. He committed one of the gravest acts imaginable—not a momentary failure, but the deliberate act of identifying Jesus to the authorities, which led to His arrest.   When we reflect on the life of Judas, we see that he did not become this way overnight. His betrayal was the result of long-standing inner choices—small compromises, unchecked desires, and ignored warnings—that gradually