The keys for handling and dealing with seasons of betrayal, disappointment, discouragement, and unforgiveness—especially from those we love most

The Judas goat is the name for an actual goat that is trained to work at a slaughterhouse. The goat is trained to associate with the sheep in the field—eating with them, lying down with them, and generally gaining their trust. When the time comes to lead the sheep into the slaughterhouse, the sheep will follow the Judas goat into specially marked pens, the back of trucks, and in some instances into the slaughterhouse itself.

In The Judas Goat Perry Stone makes a strong correlation between this goat and the people in our lives—those closest to us—who betray us. Betrayal by enemies is expected, but betrayal by family and friends will plant seeds of bitterness that will mature into the fruit of rebellion and resistance. If the seeds are not rooted up and routed out of your mind and spirit, you will move into the garden of unforgiveness, leading to a barren, fruitless life.