Wednesday of Holy Week 


Isaiah 50:4-9

Psalm 68(69):8-10,21-22,31,33-34

Matthew 26:14-25


AVOID GREED , BETRAYAL AND DESPAIR 


A poet once declared that “sharper than a serpent’s tooth is a thankless child.” But consider this: what about a disciple who would betray his own Master—an apostle who could sell out Christ? This was not even the worst part of the suffering Jesus had to endure. The Church remembers this betrayal to remind us that any of us could fall into the trap of Judas. Judas Iscariot was given one of the greatest religious privileges—an apostle, a close companion of Christ, witnessing miracles and hearing sermons that even prophets like Abraham and Moses never saw or heard. He journeyed with Peter, James, and John, yet his heart remained untouched by love for God because of greed. 


Judas' betrayal has become the ultimate symbol of treachery—yet his story could have been different. He had immense potential and the chance to be remembered alongside Peter and John. No one suspected his duplicity; he was trusted as the treasurer, a role of great responsibility. But greed consumed him, revealing the truth Paul warned us about: “the love of money is the root of all evil.” History shows countless examples—Joseph betrayed by his brothers for silver, Samson betrayed to the Philistines, Gehazi deceiving Naaman, Ananias and Sapphira lying for wealth, and ultimately, the Son of God delivered for money. Matthew 26:45; Luke 24:7.



We must vigilantly guard against greed. Today, the world is obsessed with money—an invisible plague infecting us all. Many despise worshiping political idols yet idolize gold. The danger is everywhere, ready to trap us: we can love money without even having it, or possess wealth without loving it. Greed is a deceptive evil—gradually enslaving us before we realize our chains. Once it takes control, it can deaden our souls, hardening them, withering them, and causing them to perish. Remember, just as a single leak can sink a ship, one unrepentant sin can destroy a soul. Stay alert, stay faithful, and guard your heart against the corrupting power of greed. 



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