Luke 22:3, More Thoughts--Sin Doesn't Just Happen

I'm still making efforts to process the implications of Luke 22:3 this morning:

"Then Satan entered Judas, the one called Iscariot, who was one of the twelve [disciples]."

 Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown suggest that this entering was part of a progression of sin, that sin is a process:

 Then entered Satan, etc. — but not yet in the full sense. The awful stages of it were these: (1) Covetousness being his master - passion, the Lord let it reveal itself and gather strength by entrusting him with “the bag” (Joh_12:6), as treasurer to Himself and the Twelve. (2) In the discharge of that most sacred trust he became “a thief,” appropriating its contents from time to time to his own use. Satan, seeing this door into his heart standing wide open, determines to enter by it, but cautiously (2Co_2:11); first merely “putting it into his heart to betray Him” (Joh_13:2), suggesting the thought to him that by this means he might enrich himself. (3) This thought was probably converted into a settled purpose by what took place in Simon’s house at Bethany. (See Mat_26:6, and see on Joh_12:4-8.) (4) Starting back, perhaps, or mercifully held back, for some time, the determination to carry it into immediate effect was not consummated till, sitting at the paschal supper, “Satan entered into him” (see on Joh_13:27), and conscience, effectually stifled, only rose again to be his tormentor. What lessons in all this for every one (Eph_4:27; Jas_4:7; 1Pe_5:8, 1Pe_5:9)! -Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown

I find this helpful and remember when I was young, wondering how someone ended up in jail, homeless, or any other sad circumstances.  The thought here is that it didn't just come out of the blue without warning or ability to prepare for it. And maybe that was part of what I was struggling with--the way Luke presents it seems as Judas was a hapless host for evil without explicit culpability. JFB make excellent points in noting that it was a progression.  The verses they reference in the last line further lay forth this spiritual principle: 

"And do not give the devil an opportunity [to lead you into sin by holding a grudge, or nurturing anger, or harboring resentment, or cultivating bitterness]." Ephesians 4:27 

"So submit to [the authority of] God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him] and he will flee from you." James 4:7

"Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:8

"But resist him, be firm in your faith [against his attack--rooted, established, immovable], knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being experienced by your brothers and sisters throughout the world. [You do not suffer alone.]" 1 Peter 5:9

They are right on---lots to ponder in these verses. Our involvement in sin is not passive but active, no matter how things go down.  There is a maintenance of our spirits, a right position before God, caution, and alertness to events, keeping short tabs and a clean house spiritually, submission, resistance, firmness of resolve and spirit, self-discipline, consistency, and the help of community---all these are to be considered, factored, part of the spiritual principles that were set in place long ago.