The Methodist Church Scartho

 

In the Bible we read about a woman who was 'caught in the act of adultery' which in the time of Jesus

was viewed very seriously. She had been dragged before a crowd who were being judge and jury and

were calling for her to be stoned to death. The crowd expected Jesus to condemn her as well.

Jesus bent down to draw in the dust saying,

“He who is without sin can cast the first stone.”

When he lifted his head, her accusers had slipped away, challenged by His words.

He turned to the woman saying,

"Where are your accusers, did none condemn you?"

After her reply of no Lord, He said,

"Go and do not continue in sin."

Jesus showed wisdom, compassion and understanding. He saw that the sin was separate to the person.

The wonderful news is that today still God may hate sin, but still loves everyone.