""Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?" They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him. But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, "If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her."" (John 8:4-7 NIV)
One by one, those who had gathered, turned and walked away because all are sinners. Jesus asked the woman who was left to condemn her and she answered, no one. Jesus said he did not condemn her either, "Go now and leave your life of sin," (John 8:11b NIV).
How many times have we judged another person? Even just in our minds, but not saying anything out loud. Sometimes we are quick to condemn another person by the way they look, not knowing anything about them. Jesus is telling us to stop judging others and to have compassion and forgiveness instead.
Jesus gave this woman a new life. Jesus offers us the same gift of new life if only we believe in Him and follow Him.
Lord, help me to show compassion and forgiveness to others today. Let me be a light of love to those who are suffering in guilt or sin. Thank You for offering me a new way to live when I trust in You. Amen.
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