Thirty pieces of silver

 From Salt & Light

For Judas, it was greed. For others, it's lust,

laziness, jealousy, anger, or pride. We often read

his story and think, "I would never do what Judas

did." But the truth is, every time we cling to a sin

God is calling us to surrender, we hold our own

thirty pieces of silver.

Every time we choose comfort over conviction,

silence over repentance, pleasure over purity, or

pride over humility -- we trade closeness with 

Jesus for temporary satisfaction. And just like

Judas, we end up with regret instead of

redemption.

But here's the beauty of grace. Jesus still invites 

us to the table, even knowing the ways we've

failed Him. He still offers forgiveness to the heart

that comes clean before Him. You don't have to 

sell your peace for sin any longer. Lay it down. Let

go of your "thirty pieces," and cling to the One

who was nailed to the cross to set you free.

Don't trade Jesus for what will never satisfy.

Choose Him again, and let His mercy rewrite your 

story.