Redeemed
– saved from the bondage of sin
John
8:1-11
Put
away the stone. We at times hear about people that
have been caught in compromising situations. We hear about those that
have been caught in adultery, murder, theft, drunkenness, lying,
etc. We hear about it on the television, our phone conversation,
internet and by personal interaction. Like the people in the bible
that were ready to stone the woman that had been caught in adultery.
They all had some type of sin hidden sin within themselves ready to
cast a stone at her. Ready to make her suffer for her sins. Jesus
stated that he without sin cast the first stone. They all had to drop
or put away their stones. Our life is similar to the bible story. We
look down on someone and even talk about them when their lives fall
short of being perfect. God still loves that person and can still use
them . He never cast away the woman that was caught in adultery. He
told her to go and sin no more. Those were healing words. We kill
many people's spirit by the words that comes out of our mouth
sometimes. Remember David in the bible was a murderer and committed
adultery. God still used him when he repented. If a person that did
wrong asked God for forgiveness, then who are we to keep holding
their past sins over their heads.
Put away the stone, for I
have been Redeemed and Forgiven.
Romans 6:23
“ For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal
life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”