Judas, who sold his whereabouts for money - but never denied his divinity, or Peter, who denied knowing him, and by extension his divinity - three times?
2006-10-20 12:16:00 · 8 answers · asked by WHITE TRASH ARMENIAN 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I like to think that God, in his infinite mercy, forgave both Judas and Peter. Judas definately showed remorse for his sin by giving the 30 silver coins back to the religious leaders. Yes, it would have shown strength to change his ways and continue, as did Peter, to spread the good news of Jesus. But, we are all wired together differently. Perhaps Judas' remorse was so great that he could not live with what he had done. How would you feel if you believed you had betrayed the Son of Man? Although none of us really knows, I like to believe that God loves us all and forgives those who show remorse for their sins... no matter what they may be.
2006-10-22 12:36:07 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah Elizabeth 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They were both Jesus' friends. He never denied that they were both His friends - even when He knew what Judas would do and foretold what Judas would do and knew what Peter would do and foretold that as well. He still took up the towel and basin, washed both of their feet, and called them friends.
Jesus has as much right to choose His friends as you and I do, does He not? And in choosing His friends, does He not also have the right to deal with His friends however He sees fit?
I'm certain that Jesus would have preferred that Judas not hang himself. I even dare to believe that even Judas would have been forgiven by Jesus and the friendship restored just as it was with Peter, but Judas eliminated that chance. It's fair to say that since Jesus knew what Judas would do to betray Him, it's also fair to say that He knew that Judas would take His own life before His resurrection from death, thus, eliminating the chance of forgiveness and restoration. There wasn't a whole lot that Jesus could do to stop it since He was dead when it happened.
2006-10-20 12:32:05 · answer #2 · answered by Carol L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the betrayal in and of itself, but I do know about after the betrayal. Judas, ashamed, stayed away from everyone and offed himself. Peter, repented, and became a great leader and representative of Christ.
A good lesson, what often matters more than the mistake is what you do after the mistake.
2006-10-20 12:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by daisyk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both 'betrayed him'. No disagreement on that point. The difference was what they did afterwards, Judas hung himself, Peter made several apparent moves toward Jesus after his 'mistakes'.
2006-10-20 13:34:26 · answer #4 · answered by jefferyspringer57@sbcglobal.net 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both bad but Peter Repented and Judas Didn't or Did he? he took the money back???
2006-10-20 12:23:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Peter eventually received redemption and forgiveness for his betrayal. Judas never did. He allowed it to consume him to the point of suicide.
2006-10-20 12:21:20 · answer #6 · answered by dbackbarb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
both served a purpose in the long run
jesus knew what they would do
and if they hadnt then the prophesy wouldnt have been fullfilled
so i tend to think that if ( as i am not christian ) if this did indeed happen , then it was Gods will thus ... no one was worse
2006-10-20 12:21:09 · answer #7 · answered by Peace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not the judge and refuse to be so. God in His infinite wisdom holds that job.
2006-10-20 12:18:04 · answer #8 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋