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Living Right?

Christians often wonder about their lives—“Am I living the sort of life that pleases God?” some ask themselves (sometimes every day!). They think “I know that I still sin frequently; I haven’t by any Scriptural standard become all that God wants me to be.”  They wonder, “How does God see me when He sees my …
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Not Condemned

“Jesus stood up and said to her, ‘Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?’ She said, ‘No one, Lord.’ And Jesus said, ‘Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more'” (John 8:10-11).

This woman stood condemned. Her sin was real. Once she was cornered by the Pharisees, she knew it was all over. She knew the law, and she knew the consequences. There was no hope, no grace that was coming. All that was left was the black and white judgment of the law. As she heard the Pharisees asking Jesus what to do, she waited for her condemnation. She waited for Jesus to confirm the law. She waited for the words that would bring an end to her life. She waited, but the words didn’t come. Jesus didn’t speak but instead bent down and ran His finger through the sand (John 8:3-6). Continue Reading →

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