30 Sep 2014; Mat 26

30 Sep 2014; Mat 26

Judas betrayed Jesus.

Judas Hangs Himself Then when Judas, his betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he changed his mind and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders, saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” They said, “What is that to us? See to it yourself.” And throwing down the pieces of silver into the temple, he departed, and he went and hanged himself. (Matthew 27:3-5 ESV)

He regretted and threw down the silver. He was not that evil. BUT he hang himself. His guilt overwhelm him. He gave up.

Peter denied Jesus, similar to betraying Christ - 3 times. He gave up and return to fishing. If he was like Judas and killed himself - then history will have been different.

In my life, the things that I want to do I do not and the things I should not do I do. Am I then taken the grace of God cheaply? Yes, wrong things - there is no need to kill yourself, don't be like Judas, like Peter - because by grace Jesus can restore.

Yes, but that is taking Christ death simply. Repent and turn. Peter was restored, he went on to die for Christ. Judas died. Peter died but for Christ. As such live a life worthy.

I ask for a the next phase that is worthy for Christ.