Living in a fallen world means going through hardships in life is unavoidable. Who has not had an unexpected expense occur so large that they thought this might be the one that drives them in bankruptcy? Who has not had a heated fight with their spouse or child so intense that they thought they might never return home after their brisk departure? Who has not had a physical ailment serious enough to make one wonder if one was going to live or die? Who has not had a friend or colleague stab them in the back to try to destroy their reputation? Since many hardships are unavoidable, we are left with the challenge of how to make the “best” out of bad situations. While the world defines “best” as any choice that benefits “self” the most, God defines “best” as any choice that is made by seeking and obeying His will. Even though we know that perseverance leads to spiritual growth, it is not always easy to have faith and stay on God’s course. Whether we choose to follow the ways of this world or God matters for choice is not only where sin dwells but also where Christian maturity begins. In today’s sermon I am going to review Judas’, the large crowd’s, Peter’s, the disciples’ and Jesus’ response to His arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane to emphasize both the wrong and right way to handle difficult situations.