SEPTEMBER 22
MATTHEW 7:5_first cast out the beam out of thine own eye…
The Scribes and Pharisees could not see or perceive as Jesus did. What Jesus saw in the heart of the adulteress woman was a mote in comparison to the judgmental beam in the hearts of the religious leaders. It was Jesus they were judging, far more than the woman.
Jesus did not set a precedent for a Get Out of Jail Free card for adultery. Remember, Jesus is about finding freedom! Adultery is heavy bondage.
The Scribes and Pharisees were correct about their guilty verdict – adultery did carry a death sentence. However, there is a major flaw in their sanctimonious condemnation. AKA hypocrisy. Where was the man?
The law the Scribes and Pharisees were so anxious to have Jesus enforce is found in Leviticus 20:10 (KJV), “And the man that committeth adultery with another man’s wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour’s wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.” The only way she could be an adulteress was if she were married. If she was not, the man could consider her as a prostitute, or use her any way he wished. If this were all about law enforcement, seems that something is missing.
Instead of answering their accusations, Jesus began to play around in the sand.
We’re not through yet – keep following!
PRAYER
True God, Help me know You never want me in bondage—Free me! In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.
Christ does not make bondage easy – He frees!
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