“Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labor, and fellow soldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.” (Philippians 2:25)
Let’s take a look at two men, Epaphroditus and Judas Iscariot. Only twice is this man’s name, Epaphroditus, mentioned in the New Testament, both times it is in connection with the Church of Philippi. Paul refers to him as his brother, companion in labor, fellow soldier, your messenger and the carrier of a gift to Paul from the Philippian Christians. He had labored even when sick, nearly to the point of death as a result of sacrificially serving the Lord. He would carry this letter from Paul to the church.
On the other hand, Judas Iscariot was the well known treasurer for Jesus and the disciples. He is mentioned numerous times in the New Testament and is spoken of prophetically in the Old Testament. Knowing what we know about Judas and his pilfering the money put into the treasury bag, who would trust him with anything in the way Paul and the believers at Philippi trusted Epaphroditus? Judas will forever wear the name of “traitor” and “Son of Perdition.”
The Bible says, “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches…” (Proverbs 22:1)
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