We can all live happily ever after!
(Note: Don't throw stones as our scripture is a little longer than normal)Today's Scripture:
"Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?" This they said, testing Him, that they might have something of which to accuse Him. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger, as though He did not hear. So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, "He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.
John 8:5-7
Jesus found himself in a tricky situation. A woman was caught breaking the law. According to the law at that time, the punishment was death by stoning. A crowd of men stood around with rocks in their hands, waiting to throw them at the woman. Jesus didn't have a rock. Here is the tricky part - this was a setup, not for the woman, but for Jesus. If Jesus picked up a rock and helped stone the woman to death, he would prove he was just like everyone else. If Jesus didn't throw rocks at her, he would be in trouble for not following the law.
Jesus came up with an alternative and taught tow important lessons in this one situation. By asking for anyone free of sin to throw the first stone, he pointed out that no one is perfect. As the mob surveyed their lives, they realized they had sinned at one time or another. Eventually everyone dropped their rocks and left. Then Jesus talked to the woman. Jesus offered her forgiveness.
The same two lessons apply to you and I today. You have the opportunity to treat people better than they deserve when they get caught doing something wrong.
Love and forgive other people when they make a mistake or mess up.
Jesus is the role model for doing what is right.
Selah people' and friends you can offer forgiveness instead of judgment; the choice is up to you. In your relationships with friends, your classmates, those we work with our your spouse or other family members this is critical to happy and growing relationships. Try to see every situation from the other person's perspective, and remember, no one is perfect.
"Peace be with you as we grow in Christ and learn to forgive others. Choose today as new beginning and go out and share the love of Christ with all you come in contact with...yes even the ones who have done you wrong."
Your pastor,
Rev Muston(PreacherPatrick)
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