Betrayal

Episode 247

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When Judas, who had betrayed him, realized that Jesus had been condemned to die, he was filled with remorse. So he took the thirty pieces of silver back to the leading priests and the elders. “I have sinned,” he declared, “for I have betrayed an innocent man.” “What do we care?” they retorted. “That’s your problem.” Matthew 27:3-4 New Living Translation

Premeditation, regret and finally despair. The betrayal of Judas presents a pattern that is all too familiar. A person is seduced by lies. They feel they are making a right decision when in fact if they would heed the voice of the Lord they would turn and turn quickly.