Lenten Thoughts (Day 43): How much does it take?

One of the Twelve, the man called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, ‘What are you prepared to give me if I hand him over to you?’ They paid him thirty silver pieces, and from that moment he looked for an opportunity to betray him. - Matthew 26:14-16

How much does it take for you to turn away from God? More sleep? More money? Popularity? Serious reflection throughout the past 40-odd days would give us a serious answer. If you still don't know how much it takes for you to turn away from God, it's time to consider: when was the last time I sinned? What was the prize offered to me? Knowing the answer does not reconcile us to God, but it sure takes us one step closer. At least from there, we can make a commitment to never sell the real Treasure for a lower treasure.