In today's morning scriptures we hear of two instances of women who were accused of adultery - one falsely - the second - justified. The remedy - stoning to death. In the first case a false accusation by two men who eventually were proven to have told a false account. In the case in the Gospel a woman who definitely was guilty - brought before Jesus for judgement. His response - sure go ahead stone her - let anyone who is without sin cast the first stone. All walked away - everyone a sinner. Before anyone could suffer death by stoning - first had to be brought to judgement.
Unfortunately too many people are very willing to judge others - often without complete information - jumping to conclusions. As we reflect on our own lives - our own sins that we have committed - the things we have failed to do - the sin of omission - all have sinned in the eyes of God. Jesus the only one who never sinned - the rest of us - guilty as charged. The hardest sin to avoid - unjustly judging others - need to quit that - accept others in the spirit of love - forgiveness. Offer your prayers to God - in the name of Jesus - Father forgive us - we know not what we do.
Deacon Dale
