Come As You Are
"Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin." - John 8:11
The story of the woman caught in adultery in John 8:1-11 is a beautiful illustration of God's unconditional love for imperfect people. The woman was caught in the act of adultery, which was punishable by death according to the law of Moses. The religious leaders brought her to Jesus, seeking to trap him and test his teachings.
They asked him whether she should be stoned as the law commanded. Instead of answering their question, Jesus knelt down and began writing in the dirt with his finger. When they continued to question him, he stood up and said, "Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." (John 8:7)
One by one, the accusers dropped their stones and left. Jesus then spoke to the woman and said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go now and leave your life of sin." (John 8:11) Jesus did not excuse or condone her sin, but he also did not condemn her. Instead, he offered her forgiveness and a fresh start.
This story shows that we do not have to be perfect to come to God. We all have sinned and fall short of God's standards (Romans 3:23). However, God's love for us is not based on our performance or our ability to keep the law. God loves us despite our imperfections and offers us forgiveness through Jesus Christ.
Sometimes, we may feel unworthy or ashamed to come to God because of our sins or failures. But just like the woman in this story, we can come to Jesus just as we are. He does not condemn us but offers us forgiveness and a new life. We do not have to clean ourselves up first or try to be perfect before coming to God. His love for us is unconditional and his grace is sufficient.
The story of the woman caught in adultery is a powerful reminder of God's unconditional love for imperfect people. We do not have to be perfect to come to God. He loves us despite our imperfections and offers us forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Let us come to him with humility and gratitude, knowing that we are accepted and loved just as we are.
The story of the woman caught in adultery in John 8:1-11 is a beautiful illustration of God's unconditional love for imperfect people. The woman was caught in the act of adultery, which was punishable by death according to the law of Moses. The religious leaders brought her to Jesus, seeking to trap him and test his teachings.
They asked him whether she should be stoned as the law commanded. Instead of answering their question, Jesus knelt down and began writing in the dirt with his finger. When they continued to question him, he stood up and said, "Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." (John 8:7)
One by one, the accusers dropped their stones and left. Jesus then spoke to the woman and said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go now and leave your life of sin." (John 8:11) Jesus did not excuse or condone her sin, but he also did not condemn her. Instead, he offered her forgiveness and a fresh start.
This story shows that we do not have to be perfect to come to God. We all have sinned and fall short of God's standards (Romans 3:23). However, God's love for us is not based on our performance or our ability to keep the law. God loves us despite our imperfections and offers us forgiveness through Jesus Christ.
Sometimes, we may feel unworthy or ashamed to come to God because of our sins or failures. But just like the woman in this story, we can come to Jesus just as we are. He does not condemn us but offers us forgiveness and a new life. We do not have to clean ourselves up first or try to be perfect before coming to God. His love for us is unconditional and his grace is sufficient.
The story of the woman caught in adultery is a powerful reminder of God's unconditional love for imperfect people. We do not have to be perfect to come to God. He loves us despite our imperfections and offers us forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Let us come to him with humility and gratitude, knowing that we are accepted and loved just as we are.
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