John 8:7
John 8:7
So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
John Chapter 8 contains a well-known story about an adulterous woman. The teachers of the Law and the Pharisees were attempting to trap Jesus by bringing an adulterous woman to Him. Nevertheless, He stressed the fact that sin is sin. For the moment, he had been able to convince them to stop judging others, and to take an honest look at their sin nature. He would be in violation of the Law of Moses if he recommended her release, and if not, they could accuse Him of inciting murder before the Roman authorities. With a few words, Christ silenced all accusing voices and pointing fingers. Jesus did not excuse this woman's adultery by holding it against the Law of God. Rather, He challenged her to confess her wrongdoing and to not commit it again. He also atoned for her sins through His atoning death. Adultery resulted in stoning, but all sins and trespasses resulted in death. It does not matter whether the sins are committed by the body or sins committed by prideful hearts. In contrast, God's gift is eternal life, which is accessed through the Lord Jesus Christ. His sacrifice rendered the punishment that we deserved for our sin.
Matthew 6:12
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
Luke 6:29
And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.
Matthew 6:15
But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Luke 23:34
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.