Thread by @acloudofsaints

🧵 Do you know the difference between Judas & Peter?

Both betrayed Jesus. Both were disciples.

But only one became the Rock.

The other… became a warning.

Let’s talk about Judas and Peter—and the choices that changed everything.
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1/ Simon Peter was introduced to Jesus by his brother Andrew:

“We have found the Messiah.” (Jn 1:41)

After the miraculous catch of fish,
Peter fell at Jesus’ knees:

“Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.” (Lk 5:8)

Already, we see his heart.

2/ Judas was different.
Quiet, calculating, practical.
He handled the money bag (John 12:6).
He didn’t speak often—but when he did, it was sharp.
“Why this waste? It could have been sold for the poor.”
He betrayed his master with a kiss.

3/ Peter was impulsive, intense, fiercely loyal.
He cut off the servant’s ear in Gethsemane.
He swore he’d die with Christ.
But he was also overwhelmed by the arrest of Jesus.
And when the moment came, he cracked.

4/ Peter wept.
He ran out into the night and sobbed bitterly (Lk 22:62).
But he didn't disappear.
He stayed near the disciples.
And eventually—Christ found him again.

5/ Judas also regrets his sin.

“I have sinned in betraying innocent blood.” (Matt 27:4)
He tries to give the money back.
But he doesn’t turn toward Christ—he turns inward.
His remorse becomes despair.
And despair becomes death.

6/ Judas believed his sin was too great for mercy.
Peter believed Jesus was greater than his sin.
That’s the key.
Both fell.
Only one got up.

7/ Judas reminds us:
you can be close to Christ—see miracles, hear truth, even receive the Eucharist—
and still be lost, if you won’t let yourself be loved.
Peter shows us:
Even your worst failure can become the place where Christ builds something new.

8/ So the question isn’t: Have I sinned?
We all have.
The question is:
Do I believe Christ still wants me—still loves me—still calls me?

Peter did.
Will you?