Condemnation

In the timeless narrative of John 8:11b, Jesus offers a profound act of grace: “Neither do I condemn you.” This poignant moment, where a woman accused of adultery faces stoning, underscores the power of forgiveness and compassion. Christ’s challenge to the sinless accusers to cast the first stone exposes the hypocrisy of judgment and invites us to contemplate our own shortcomings.

As we reflect on our current political climate, marked by bitter divisions and relentless condemnation, we might ask: Where are the leaders who embody the spirit of Jesus’s teachings? Who will rise above partisan rhetoric and extend a hand of reconciliation? Can we, as a society, heed the timeless wisdom of Christ and choose forgiveness over retribution, understanding over judgment?

May we leave behind the destructive cycle of condemnation and embrace a future filled with hope and healing.

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About the author

Webb Hubbell is the former Associate Attorney General of The United States. His novels, When Men Betray, Ginger Snaps, A Game of Inches, The Eighteenth Green, and The East End are published by Beaufort Books and are available online or at your local bookstore. When Men Betray won one of the IndieFab awards for best novel in 2014. Ginger Snaps and The Eighteenth Green won the IPPY Awards Gold Medal for best suspense/thriller. His latest, “Light of Day” will be on the bookstands soon.