Matthew 27:3-5 Then Judas, who had betrayed him, regretted what had happened when he saw that Jesus was condemned. He brought the 30 pieces of silver back to the high priests and elders, saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.”But they replied, “What do we care? Attend to that yourself.” Then he flung the pieces of silver into the sanctuary, went outside, ran away, and hanged himself.
Judas had made his choice - money over the master, stuff over the spiritual. He had betrayed his truest Friend. It brought overwhelming guilt. But rather than go to the One he had offended most, he went to those who were accomplices with him, and they could not forgive; they would not forgive. This added anger to his guilt the resulted in the greatest self-destruction. Oh, the power of guilt that God is willing and able to overcome, if we will turn to him, and not depend on ourselves.
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