Reflection

 SELF MIRROR

John 8:1-11

 

Those who err must be punished! That's the logic we've understood all along. InJohn 8 there is a woman caught in adultery. According to Jewish culture, he had to be stoned to death. The woman resigned herself to receiving punishment. The Pharisees and scribes waited impatiently as to what punishment Jesus would inflict. Butun like what they expected, Jesus' answer contradicted their thoughts and wishful thinking, "Whoever of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at this woman!" As a result, none of them dared to throw stones at the woman.

Pis basic, everyone presentthere has their own faults and sins before God. ThePharisees and scribes were also aware of this, so they withdrew one by one from Jesus' presence. Theyleave the females they feed. Yesus is not easily pannedng. Ina wise and very unique way, He taught the truth. Yesus invites the crowd to look in the mirror and look at yourself. Howweak man is. Even the Pharisees and scribes who knew God's law very well were not as great as they thought. Theyalso include sinners.

No man is perfect before God. Thismakes people have a tendency to always rebel against God's will. Godlovingly always opens the door of His forgiveness for us, because He understands that man cannot save himself. God always reveals His infinite lovingkindness.

Jesus taught that we should not be arbitrary towards others, but to  give the guilty a chance to realize and repent of his mistakes. IfJesus set an example by giving forgiveness, will we follow His example by forgiving those who offend and hurt us? (min)

 

"And when they kept asking Him, He stood up and said to them, 'Whoever of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her (John 8:7)."

 

Forgiveness is the most beautiful proof of love