In John 12:4-6 we learn that Judas Iscariot was keeper of the money bag—and a thief. Jesus and the other disciples must have known this, yet Judas was not challenged to repent, nor was he replaced in his role. Thus, Jesus was tolerating sin among his disciples. If this had become public knowledge, Jesus would have been condemned as a hypocrite for preaching repentance of sin but allowing it among his group. (This one really worries me.) — T.C.
Are you certain that the other disciples knew of Judas’s duplicity? Even “the disciple whom Jesus loved” was unsure of the identity of the traitor (John 13:25-27). Is it unreasonable to suppose that the group were unaware of Judas’s financial improprieties?
As to your question, I wouldn't say that Jesus was "tolerating" sin. The Lord doesn't always deal with sin on the spot or immediately. Some things come out later, and will be dealt with only at the judgement (1 Tim 5:24-25). Our sin will find us out—eventually (Num 32:23). There would be no need to be judged in the body (2 Co 5:10) if everything were exposed and punished day to day!
Last, we should consider that Jesus was willing to be wronged by Judas. If he hadn't accepted the Father's will, where would you and I be?
