By OBBM Network Editorial Staff

Derived from an episode of Church on The Rock.

When a cheap bottle of perfume becomes the catalyst for betrayal, the lesson is clear: the love of money can open a door that Satan walks through.

Judas’s Role as Treasurer and the Seed of Greed

The teaching begins by recalling John 12, where Judas declares that the perfume’s value equals a year’s wages, arguing it should be sold to aid the poor. The host emphasizes the staggering range of possible earnings—”$5,000, $10,000, $20,000, $50,000, $100,000, half a million, a million”—to illustrate how a small luxury could outweigh the needs of many.

Judas, entrusted as the disciples’ treasurer, repeatedly stole from the communal funds. The host notes that his embezzlement went unnoticed by the other disciples, underscoring how hidden sin can fester when unchecked.

Satan’s Entry: Influence, Not Possession

John 13:21 records that “Satan entered into him” after the Last Supper. The host clarifies that this phrase does not imply robotic control but rather a manipulation of Judas’s inner desires. “Satan is not able to do that without permission,” he explains, highlighting the role of personal choice.

By comparing the entry to a door with a handle on the human side, the speaker illustrates that Satan can only act when individuals open that door—whether through lust, envy, or, as in Judas’s case, greed.

The Biblical Warning About Money

Turning to 1 Timothy 6, the host reads verses 9 and 10: “The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.” He connects Judas’s betrayal to this warning, describing his actions as “foolish and harmful,” leading to ruin and destruction.

He expands the principle to modern life, cautioning that ambition can become dangerous when it drives people to unethical behavior—such as spreading false information about competitors or committing fraud.

Practical Application: Recognizing Our Own Doorways

The sermon concludes with a call to self‑examination. The host asks listeners to consider which desires—sexual lust, power, jealousy—might be the doors Satan is knocking on in their lives. He stresses that God gave us these desires, but also gave boundaries, like marriage, to keep them from becoming tools of control.

By sharing personal anecdotes about youth‑group members handling money and the host’s own reflections on daily bread, the teaching grounds ancient warnings in everyday experience, urging believers to keep their hearts aligned with God’s purpose rather than material gain.

Looking Ahead: Offenses and End‑Times Themes

Finally, the host previews future discussions on offenses and the Antichrist, promising to explore how unresolved hurts can become further avenues for Satan’s influence. The message leaves listeners with a vivid picture: when we guard the door of our hearts, we deny Satan the entry point he needs to manipulate us.

Understanding Judas’s story equips believers to recognize and close the doors that tempt them today, ensuring that love for God remains stronger than love for wealth.

The full episode of Church on The Rock is available on OBBM Network TV.