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I love this reading mostly because it reminds me to guard my own heart- especially in how I relate to others.
Jesus made a rather huge point about it being nobody else's business to place shame on another. This theme is also seen in other parts of the New Testament with more specifics on how to help a 'weaker brother' with gentleness, love and respect.
Jesus could have spared the woman's life without pointing out how _He_ felt towards the people ready to execute their judgement (no pun intended) and throw rocks at her. Instead, not a soul present could withstand His biting words.
Their aims? Accusation, judgement, condemnation, and to participate in a session of public torture that was to end in death.
Jesus' purpose? To call out the hypocrites (aka the religious people) for the evil in their own lives, and to administer mercy & life to their victim, the sinner. "...I do not condemn you, either. Go. From now on sin no more."John 8:11.
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