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The story is a lesson.
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When Jesus challenges the crowd, he says, “He who is without sin among you, let him first cast the stone at her.” The crowd disperses. No one there was able to stand forth and cast a stone. Jesus knew this.
He asks the woman, “Where are those, thine accusers? Has no man condemned thee?“
There is a pause; we see that no one is standing in condemnation. The woman also sees this.
Jesus then says, “Neither do I condemn thee. Go and sin no more.“
Jesus makes clear that condemnation is not the message that is taught that day.
Be of a contrite heart
My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise. Psalm 51:17
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The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18)
In Scripture, the heart is the seat of all feeling, whether joy or sorrow. A contrite heart is one in which the natural pride and self-sufficiency have been completely humbled by the consciousness of guilt. Humility is strength then; great strength within the seat of all feeling.
We are to bring our guilt into the light. I was brought up that this occurs during a sacrament; the Sacrament of Confession. In any case, the basic requirement is to bring a contrite heart to God.
Thanks for visiting,
Eric
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http://www.amazon.com/Rabboni-Which-Is-Say-Master/dp/0825429919
have you read the book Rabboni – here the same story is told with such beautiful words… You can still buy the book. eve
powerful you tube… thank you for this… eve
TY Eve and for the link to the book by W. Phillip Keller… I have not read the book. I am told the book though is written in a manner of portrayal of Jesus as a loving man and that the divinity of Jesus was experienced powerfully in his presence.
yes, probably worth a buy. I am going away for a holiday this weekend… I need the break… and away from the computer. I am deleting most blogs from the reader, only keeping those i like, or those i am personally in touch with…… I cannot read more than several a day, and i don’t want to do myself or others injustice by trying.. I like yours. eve
I may purchase it.
I like your visits when you have time – never feel pressured by my needs… I just enjoy your blog and your comments and hope these continue if that is good for you.
Blessings Eve;
~ Eric
😉 yes it is. I would like friends on w.p. likes are not what it is all about… I have a larger google audience for viewing… lol eve
enjoy your get away weekend!
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Good post, Eric. None of us are w/out sin and we are to confess our sins to other believers and to Abba.