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Adventistische Schriften über: "Does the scene in which Judas throws the silver pieces into the temple and Jesus looks at him with compassion reflect Christ's love?"
Answer
The provided documents do describe Judas's deep remorse and his desperate effort to return the money in the temple, but they contain no explicit scene in which Jesus looks at him with compassion at that moment. Rather, it is emphasized that Jesus already gave an unparalleled example of love, forbearance, and compassion at the arrest through the betrayer's kiss.
The texts illustrate that Christ included Judas in the circle of disciples so that he could learn from His selflessness and meekness, but Judas ultimately chose his greed and despaired over his guilt.
An Example of Forbearance and Compassion
»Jesus did not reject the betrayer's kiss. In doing so He gives us an example of forbearance, love, and compassion that is unparalleled. Although the murderous crowd was surprised and intimidated by what they had seen and felt, their confidence and audacity returned when they witnessed Judas's boldness, the person of whom they had only recently seen glorified.«
The Despair and End of Judas
»Judas, overwhelmed by torment, threw the money he now despised at the feet of those who had hired him, and went away in anguish and horror and hanged himself.«
Christ's Purpose with Judas
»Christ linked Judas and the impulsive Peter to Himself, not because Judas was greedy and Peter was passionate, but so that they could learn from Him, their great Teacher, and become selfless, meek, and heartfelt humble as He was. He saw good material in both men.«
Original Sources (English)
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