John 6:64

John 6:64 says, But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.  Jesus told those who were following Him that there were some who did not believe in Him.  Living in the Bible Belt, there are many people who profess Christianity, but there is little evidence that they really follow the teachings of Jesus.   Many people were following Jesus for all the wrong reasons.  They did not fool Him.  We are told that Jesus knew from the beginning who did not believe and who would betray Him.  Does this mean that He had some superhuman ability that we do not possess?  I don't think so. I think He knew because of His close personal relationship with the Father.  If we today are in a close, personal relationship with God, we may many times see those who profess to believe in Christ do not live by His teachings.  That does not mean we are to judge others who profess to be Christians, unless they begin to disrupt the church. Verse sixty-five adds, And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.  Jesus again reminded them that no one could come to Him on their own but had to be called by the Father. We know that He calls all to Him.  Notice, Jesus did not send the people away, but they left on their own.  Verse sixty-six continues, From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.  Those who follow Jesus for their own benefit will eventually tend to turn away on their own.  Even if they don't turn away in this lifetime, there will come a day when Jesus sends them away, but it will still be from their own choice.