MATTHEW 26:21-22

"Is it I?"

21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?



I love how John Bytheway used this scripture in his book "When Times are Tough".



He said:

"The question "Is it I?" looks inward. It is an outward recognition of an inner weakness. It says, "I may have done something wrong. Will you help me to know if i have.?"


He further explained that:

"This scripture, when applied to a marriage relationship, is a valuable tool for creating an environment in which problems can be talked about and solved. Marriage partners can ask them selves the same question, early and often:"Did I do something wrong?" "Have I hurt your feelings in some way?" "Is there something I can do better?" The words themselves are not as important as the meekness required of the one who does the asking."[When Times are Tough,John Bytheway,41-42]

I personally love this scripture because it shows the perfect character of the Savior and the apostles' response shows humility. It teaches us how we can be true disciples of Christ both in word and in deed.