What Motivates an Action or Decision

John 18

Inspired thots:

Jesus knows it ALL.

There is really no reason to 'question' God on anything, except to satisfy our own curiousity or to understand how God works; for who really knows Him?
It is not for me to ask 'Why allow it to happen?' ; (perhaps PRAY for God's grace and mercy in that situation.) The nature of man wants the best for himself, his way but God also gives the best to each of His own, his way of course (Isa 55:8,9)

It is so obvious when one compares Peter with Jesus in this chapter; Jesus offered Himself while Peter shrunk back his association with Jesus to avoid arrest or humiliation. Status conscious. Self conscious. or Just plain fear within. But he was full of indignation and boldness when Jesus was arrested, acted rashly and aggressively. How one can change so quickly. Is this man's innate defense mechanism?

The Jews ...
a> did not want to be associated with the 'unclean' (Roman palace)
b> regarded themselves as 'righteous'
c> wanted to execute Jesus - taking His life (wanting someone dead - isn't that murder?) but did not want to do the 'dirty' job, so they passed on to the Romans.
d> devious in orchestrating the arrest and pushing for a strong penalty
e> insistent in their wicked intentions
f> preferred 'the devil' than the deep blue sea.

One must really be cool and calm with a clear mind and spirit before making any irrational decisions or actions. Results can be quite detrimental.