Luther

Judas has a heavier load on his back than Peter. Therefore, he falls into despair, thinking there is no help or consolation forever, and thus, for woe and sorrow, he went away and hanged himself, poor man! But why? Because he had been slothful in hearing the Word of God. He despised it and never bettered himself by it. Thus, when he needed consolation and had the Word no longer, it was impossible for him to find help.—Sermon, 1545