Judas Quote by D.L. Moody
““To me, one of the saddest things in all the life of Jesus Christ was the fact that just before His crucifixion, His disciples should have been striving to see who should be the greatest, that night He instituted the Supper, and they ate the Passover together. It was His last night on earth, and they never saw Him so sorrowful before. He knew Judas was going to sell Him for thirty pieces of silver. He knew that Peter would deny Him. And yet, in addition to this, when going into the very shadow of the cross, there arose this strife as to who should be the greatest. He””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Last Supper, John Wesley, 1875
The disciples focused on status while Jesus faced betrayal, denial, and death, highlighting human selfishness amid divine sacrifice.
In simple terms: People argue about greatness even as tragedy looms.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize humility over ambition.
Themes
humility
service
selfishness
faith
sacrifice
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
theological
didactic
When to use this quote
- church gatherings
- personal reflection
- leadership training
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Christianity
human nature
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we shift focus from status to service?
- What does true greatness look like in faith?
A Different Perspective
It overlooks the possibility that some disciples genuinely sought to honor Jesus.
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