In today's Gospel passage of The Woman Taken in Adultery, (Jn 8: 1-11), we see Jesus calling the bluff of those ready to stone the woman, by somehow scratching their conscience with the biting words, "Let the one among you without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." If we were in the crowd, would we not feel the sting of our own guilt paralyze our arm? The stones dropped and the mercy of Jesus flowed into her legs, allowing her to rise, forgiven.
In this day when social media allows the stones to land world wide, it's easy to forget our own need for understanding and forgiveness and we can easily slide into the bashing ring. A reversal is needed and begins with a close look at this story of mercy. "Jesus, be merciful to me, a sinner, and catch me when I am tempted to condemn others."
Bro. Rene
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