3.9- Betrayal is often a temptation from the evil one and always causes regret.

3.9-

Betrayal is often a temptation from the evil one and always causes regret. Deep regret in my own experience. Try to avoid it if possible. Don't say anything behind a friend's back you wouldn't say to their face. I have learned this the hard way and am still relearning it. Thankful for the mercy of my family and friends.

For me the most helpful words I have been given to help others are words given to me by those who have extended grace and mercy to me from a time of regret.

Luke 22

47 While He was still speaking, behold, a crowd came, and the one called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading the way for them; and he approached Jesus to kiss Him. 48 But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” 49 When those who were around Him saw what was going to happen, they said, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?” 50 And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear. 51 But Jesus responded and said, “[o]Stop! No more of this.” And He touched his ear and healed him. 52 And Jesus said to the chief priests and officers of the temple and elders who had come against Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against a man inciting a revolt? 53 While I was with you daily in the temple, you did not lay hands on Me; but [p]this hour and the power of darkness are yours.”