John 7:53-8:11
One of the main problems of mankind is the problem of guilt. Today's word tells us how mankind can resolve this important problem.
- Moses said to stone her (1-6)
While Jesus was teaching people in the synagogue, the religious leaders brought a woman who had been caught in the act of adultery. Maybe this woman enjoyed her pleasure during the feast. The leaders who should be good shepherds set a trap and picked up this woman as bait to accuse Jesus. Their question was insidious : Moses said to stone her, so what do you say ? This question put Jesus on the spot, but he asked calmly for God's wisdom, he humbled himself before God. So God gave him the best words in his mouth.
- Neither do I condemn you
Jesus said to leaders this famous word. Facing this word of throwing a stone if someone is without sin, all went away one by one, beginning with the older ones. All felt accused by guilt. Through their going, the woman is free of their accusing gaze. But she doesn't find really the solution to her problem, without assurance of being forgiven by God. Jesus asked for her : where are they ? Who condemns you ? She answered «No one ». By these words : Neither do I, the woman obtained the forgiveness of her sins by God. Her consciousness was completly appeased. Nevetheless Jesus gave her a direction : go, and from now on sin no more.
Prayer : Lord, thank you for forgiving my sin when I came to you. Who will condemn me if God is with me ? Now make me lead a pure life.
Bottom line : Neither do I
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