Neither do I condemn you!

“Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, ‘Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?’ ‘No, Lord,’ she said. And Jesus said, ‘Neither do I. Go and sin no more.’” (the Bible, John 8:10-11, NLT)   

I love this story, known as the story of the “adulterous woman.” In fact, I find that it speaks more of Jesus’ tenderness than it does of a terrible sin. We can feel Jesus’ love in His words.

This woman was caught in the very act of adultery. In Jesus’ time, the priests would’ve stoned this woman out of obedience to the law of Moses.

But Jesus brought quite another law. A new commandment. A new covenant…that of grace!

Jesus does not condemn this woman. On the contrary, He’s kind to her. He protects her from her accusers. He lifts her up. He affirms that God does not condemn her. He shows her that God loves her and empowers her with a second chance.

God loves you with this same love. He paid the price of His Son’s blood so that you would not be condemned for your sins and failures. And when you fall, He lifts you up…yes, you too! He doesn’t condemn you; rather, He stretches out His hand of grace and love to you. 

When the enemy comes, railing accusation against you, listen to what Jesus is saying to you: “Where are your accusers? Neither do I condemn you.”

Be free of every accusation. You are free! Truly free!