Someone You Thought You Knew
And behold, there was a woman in the city who was a sinner; and when she learned that He was reclining at table in the Pharisee’s house, she brought an alabaster vial of perfume, Luke 7:37 NASB
Who was a sinner – Yes, that’s right. “Who was a sinner.” This woman was known by her reputation – her past reputation. Commentators take pains to point out that the Greek probably indicates she was “an immoral woman,” politically correct speech for “a prostitute.” Does it matter? Don’t we all have past reputations that make us sinners? I do. I would be amazed if you don’t! In this scene, we are the gune hamartolos.
How did the community know she was an immoral woman? My guess is that some men in the community were quite familiar with her status. After all, no city in Galilee was very large and no woman can be a prostitute by herself. That is one profession that requires interaction with another. Of course, the Pharisee in this story isn’t a client, but certainly some in the Galilean village were. They contributed to her sinfulness, but we don’t see them at the dinner weeping over their past reputations. Isn’t it interesting that those men aren’t known by their actions? Perhaps you and I are secret participants in someone else’s sin. We keep our reputations intact (at least we think we do) while we let the other party experience the guilt and anxiety. After all, we are good people. It’s that other person who is in need of forgiveness. So I suppose that even though we are the gune hamartolos in this story, we are also typically the pharisaion (Pharisee) as well. In fact, in one sense the Pharisee in us, and the real Pharisee in this story, are the true prostitutes because we have allowed a woman to remain gune hamartolos in our village. We’ve sold God’s grace for a little piece of personal differentiation. We aren’t like her! Right?
Of course, this story isn’t about what the woman was! It is about who she is now, when she comes weeping over the compassion that she has experienced in the forgiveness of her sins. Yeshua makes it abundantly clear that the release of her guilt, the new life that she has received at the hand of the Messiah, is now her reputation. “Go in peace,” is the Hebraic idiom which means, “You have been reconciled with God and with your neighbors.” Shalom is now her mantra. She is the woman of well-being.
But I wonder if the people in that village greeted her with Shalom. I wonder if they invited her to their homes on Shabbat. I wonder if she attended the synagogue. I wonder if her past male clients thought of her any differently. I wonder if the wives of those men opened their arms to her. Yeshua pronounced her clean, but I’m afraid that most of us remain garbage collectors. Once we put someone in the trash, we don’t resurrect them. Our memories are too long, or maybe our memories are too fragile. We can’t resurrect someone from the stink of life because the same smell is on our hands. Maybe the only way forgiveness works is if we are all involved in it.
I am sure there are gunai hamartoloi among us. No, I don’t mean prostitutes. I mean each of us has people in our circles whom we consider sinners. Each of us can be the Pharisee. But we are all connected. Perhaps the real story here is not simply the enormity of this woman’s thankfulness but also the condemnation of the community that allowed her to carry that past. Perhaps we need to do some weeping too.
Topical Index: gune hamartolos, sinner, Pharisee, Luke 7:37
Yes, we do, lots of weeping as we see the abominations commited around us, not only from non-believers, especially so from believing folks, who hear but do not obey.
Surely this grieves ABBA YHWH more than us.
Shalom, Skip.
I AGREE ESTER & I SEEM TO DO A LOT OF GRIEVING & CRYING THESE DAYS FOR OTHERS (&) MYSELF – I DON’T EVEN SEE PEOPLE BEING HYPOCRITICAL – ALL I SEE ARE PEOPLE DOING EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANT TO DO WITH NO REGARD FOR GOD/JESUS, THE LAW, THEMSELVES OR ANYONE ELSE – IT IS A “ME” SOCIETY FOR SURE BUT WHAT IS TO BE EXPECTED IN THIS DAY & TIME WHEN THE HOUR IS GETTING SHORTER IT WILL NOT GET BETTER…
“Yes, we do, lots of weeping as we see the abominations commited around us, not only from non-believers, especially so from believing folks, who hear but do not obey.
Surely this grieves ABBA YHWH more than us.”
Good incident recorded in Scripture to ponder.
This reminds me of another word that says to remove the log from our own eye so we can see clearly to remove the splinter from our brother’s/sister’s eye … and not thinking more highly of ourselves at the expense of another. It’s good to walk in forgiveness and extend grace and mercy as we too would want to be treated and be imitators of God.
Luke 6:42 – “Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother’s eye.”
Encouragement NOT to judge?
or
Encouragement to judge?
What is the character of Jesus? Was he saying one thing, or pretty much the opposite? Why do we/I usually treat this verse as if having the mote removed from our eye is impossible?
i think that is why scripture states we are to judge ourselves (by the Word/Torah) & therefore others would not have to or be judging us – we have a responsibility to obey & live by the commands of the Lord Jesus Christ & God – i read it as making sure you are not doing what you are judging someone else of doing.
i don’t like immodest sensual dressing of/by women – i find it very disgusting but i myself do not dress in that manner so i feel i have an open door avenue to speak forth the TRUTH about such but if i dress like a whore i don’t think i would have much impact talking to any woman if they dressed the same way – which you probably wouldn’t be speaking into their lives if you dressed like they did because you would see nothing wrong with it – women objectifying themselves sensually & sexually – we all know this is not the heart of the Father or the Son but it seems very okay even in most churches – but their reply to us as modest dressed Godly women will be – you are not to judge us – yes, but we are to teach the younger women of the church as the scripture states commands us…
everything is pretty much upside down in the world right now except the Scriptures & there is so much false teaching about grace & love there is hardly any room for rebuke, reproof, correction even with the Scriptures because you are always accused of judging someone & rightly so – as we are commanded too – it does not make me flinch one bit any more to hear that rebuttal because i know better & i know better because of the Scriptures & what God desires of us – if we know His will we know His way & that should be it…
jan
IT FUNNY & WONDERFUL HOW GOD CONFIRMS & BACKS UP WHAT WE SAY – THIS ARTICLE CAME IN MY EMAIL JUST NOW:
DRESSING WITH DIGNITY… BY LESLIE LUDY
Monday, January 9, 2012
http://www.setapartgirl.com/Devotional/Entries/2012/1/9_dressing_with_dignity.html
Dressing modestly (and fashionably) these days is an art form. Most of us aren’t willing to make the extra effort to overcome the challenges and dress with grace, mystique, and dignity. Add to that our desire to be found appealing to the opposite sex, and we end up with dismally low standards for the way we dress. We know that we’ll get more attention from guys in form-fitting tops, tight pants, and short skirts. And it’s all too tempting to rationalize immodesty because “at least this outfit isn’t as bad as a lot of things I could wear.” We think that as long as we aren’t going topless on the beach, we have an element of modesty. But what is God’s standard?
“I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly”
(1 Tim. 2:9 NASB)
The word modestly literally means “with shame and bashfulness.” In other words, not shamelessly flaunting our bodies, but exuding a sense of careful dignity and guardedness, even in the way we dress. The word discreetly means “to keep hidden.” A woman’s body is for the enjoyment of one man alone – her husband. God asks us to not give other men the privilege of viewing what belongs only to the man we will spend the rest of our life with.
It is easy to assume that true modesty means drab, shapeless, unfeminine clothes that make us extremely unattractive. But God’s pattern doesn’t bring oppression and ugliness – it brings liberty and beauty. Contrary to popular belief, feminine beauty doesn’t have to mean sensuality. It is more than possible to exude the kind of dignity, grace, and true feminine beauty that will captivate a man’s heart – without using sex appeal. *
Men’s thoughts on Modesty
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=t-ND_Y6ZcfU#!
THIS WAS SHARED BY A FRIEND ON MY FACEBOOK WALL… ♥
Hi Skip, this is an interesting action that Yeshua made because this woman to clean her sins she must go to the temple , but how? she won’t be receive because of her status and go to the temple means she has to bring her offering but she won’t be accepted because her money was dirty, the only way was that someone else redeem her, and redeemed her is what exactly Yeshua did, Yeshua was living or surruonded by this kind of people , the rejected one by the society( the good ones) not even mention the religious one
Our Bible, (if we are to believe what the word of G-d has to say about it) simply states- for “all” have sinned and have fallen short of the glory of G-d. (Romans 3.23)
Please forgive my simplicity and my shallowness, but “all” sure seems to me- on the surface level – I’m sure there are deeper implications- means “all.”
Does “all” include the Jew? G-d’s chosen people? Does all include the Pharisees? those “whited sepulchers” -whitewashed graves..’ “Looking good on the outside but on the inside..- ?? – (What’s behind door #1?) Does G-d say what He means and mean what He say? Does “all” actually mean “all?”
And isn’t it co-incidental (or is it Providential?) every time a “sinner” comes to Christ- He (or she) is in no wise- “cast out” or turned away..
No. Not ever. No, Never. According to His words? ~ When Yeshua heard it, He said unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance ~(Mark 2.17)
Friends, it is impossible to fill a cup that is already full. Only empty (and clean!) cups are able to be filled. I am so glad I am not as “that” woman or “that” person.. -or am I the one who approaches the Messiah (on bended knee) to say and to know- “Yeshua- Thou Son of David.. “Have mercy on me..”
Yes, two men went to the synagogue to pray.. (remember these two?)
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican:
And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, (Yes, He did!- and it was “self” who heard this..) G-d, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. (oh- I am so good!-just look at all the good things I’ve done!)
And (in stark contrast) the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, “G-d be merciful to me a (the) sinner”
(And what do the scriptures say?) -and shall we believe the word of the LORD?
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. (KJV Luke 18:9-14)
What did this “sinner” do? He humbled himself and he asked for mercy.
“If my people (who are called by my Name) shall humble themselves and pray.. (2 Chronicles- Hey!- that’s so O.T.!) The word(s) of G-d, friends, are “forever” words. In His words: “I AM the LORD- I change not”.
~ if My people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land ~
Now – who is the adulterous woman? Have we remained faithful to our Husband? to our Beloved? We, (those who are called by His Name) are the Bride of Christ.
And who is the Pharisee? – Don’t we “look good” on the outside? Three hundred dollar haircuts and the right color tie.- Proper soundbites and image management..- “Back in the day” we would call this kind of “show business”- hypocrites- or being “two-faced.” But what do we do now? We vote “these” people into office to be our leaders. Paris Hilton for President! (She’s shallow as a piece of paper- but ain’t she purty?)
Yes, “have mercy on us O LORD, show mercy..” for we have sinned and are no longer worthy to be called your sons.. We are the wandering sheep who have veered off course and have wandered far from the Good Shepherd. We are the adulterers -having loved this present world..- the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life and we are the Pharisees- outwardly appearing “righteous” unto men, but inwardly we are full of dead men’s bones. Heal us, O LORD- and we shall be healed.
We join with “this” woman, and fall at Your feet, in worshiping the (only) ONE who is worthy to receive honor and glory and blessing and power and wisdom and might and strength. Thank you, gracious King and Sovereign LORD for receiving sinners, such as I, unto Yourself. Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.. Amen.
Isa 42:1 ¶ Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, [in whom] my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.
A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.
Doesn’t it say somewhere that we’re His body. Someone wrote on another thread that we ought to address various forms of idolatry. This is one area that I’ve become aware of this in my life. It takes work to repair a bruised reed, it’s much easier to just break it off and throw it away. After all, reeds are a dime a dozen, right!?! Besides that, I don’t have the time, I have “other issues” that I need to address.
To keep God’s heart in the middle of our immediate obligations, (very real obligations) is difficult if not impossible, thus my prayer, to see as He sees and to hear with His ears, and ultimately, to speak His Words, because nothing else heals.
are we breaking reeds or are we being or pruning also – in this world will always be judgment – God/Jesus set it up that way – if there was no judgment there would be no righteousness or separation of the wheat & tare or sheep & goats – i know that judgment is part of the justice of God for all of us – there is no reason to freak out about judgment – giving it or receiving it because if God/Jesus is truly in control it will be just judgment that is given or taken – i truly don’t see what the big deal is if we want His will in our lives & the lives of others – i figure ii is those who truly don’t know or practice the Word of God/Scriptures that have a major problem with judgment. jan
Hi Jan,
You have a point, in Judaism 101 you can find the following:
‘it is considered a breach of modesty for a married woman to have uncovered hair while in the presence of men other than her husband.”
At the same time, we must be careful about judging others:
“For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Mark 4.24 “
Michael, i would suspect that you would be the one to use the scripture that you did on a person like me – “they” do it all the time – doesn’t mean a thing to me now because it does not apply to me although you may think it does, it does not. jan
uncovered hair in this world is the least of my worries – it is much worse than that…
so i guess i’ll post it again down here & maybe you will read it…
IT FUNNY & WONDERFUL HOW GOD CONFIRMS & BACKS UP WHAT WE SAY – THIS ARTICLE CAME IN MY EMAIL JUST NOW:
DRESSING WITH DIGNITY… BY LESLIE LUDY
Monday, January 9, 2012
http://www.setapartgirl.com/Devotional/Entries/2012/1/9_dressing_with_dignity.html
Dressing modestly (and fashionably) these days is an art form. Most of us aren’t willing to make the extra effort to overcome the challenges and dress with grace, mystique, and dignity. Add to that our desire to be found appealing to the opposite sex, and we end up with dismally low standards for the way we dress. We know that we’ll get more attention from guys in form-fitting tops, tight pants, and short skirts. And it’s all too tempting to rationalize immodesty because “at least this outfit isn’t as bad as a lot of things I could wear.” We think that as long as we aren’t going topless on the beach, we have an element of modesty. But what is God’s standard?
“I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly”
(1 Tim. 2:9 NASB)
The word modestly literally means “with shame and bashfulness.” In other words, not shamelessly flaunting our bodies, but exuding a sense of careful dignity and guardedness, even in the way we dress. The word discreetly means “to keep hidden.” A woman’s body is for the enjoyment of one man alone – her husband. God asks us to not give other men the privilege of viewing what belongs only to the man we will spend the rest of our life with.
It is easy to assume that true modesty means drab, shapeless, unfeminine clothes that make us extremely unattractive. But God’s pattern doesn’t bring oppression and ugliness – it brings liberty and beauty. Contrary to popular belief, feminine beauty doesn’t have to mean sensuality. It is more than possible to exude the kind of dignity, grace, and true feminine beauty that will captivate a man’s heart – without using sex appeal. *
“I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly”
(1 Tim. 2:9 NASB)
Hi Jan
The problem with 1 Tim in the quote above is that Paul does not sound like Jesus to me
And 1 Tim makes matters worse when Paul states the following anti-Hebraic proposition
1 Tim 1:9 “laws are not framed for people who are good”
Michael, so i guess or suppose by your reply you are disputing the Scriptures/Word of God – in particular 1 Timothy 2:9 & 1 Timothy 1:9????
are you proposing or stating/typing that it is okay for a woman (or a man for that matter) to dress like a whore (sensual, sexual, immodest – to attract whore-mongers) – do you really suppose that is the Father or the Son’s or the Holy Spirit’s desire for anyone to be dressed in this manner- is that holy or pure??? i am not saying you have to be cleaned up to come to God/Jesus but after you have been in the family of God you should have some discernment unless you are being taught otherwise or have no mentoring or teaching at all by the older more mature women in Christ or at the very least the check/prick of the Holy Spirit in guiding you as how to dress modestly. but if you don’t believe nor want to believe the Scriptures/Word of God then of course it will make no difference to you – which is much the matter in this case with the “church” today.
SO – tell me Michael, how do you think Jesus would handle the sensual, sexual, seductiveness (wickedness & evil) of dress in this day & time – how would He have handled it you think??? i will be very interested to know your thoughts on this…
1 Timothy 1:9
New King James Version (NKJV)
9 knowing this: that the law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,…
i would think that Paul/Timothy may have assumed that most were learned in the Torah/Law & therefore righteous & should know better so for him/Tim/Paul – the law was for the lawless to bring them to repentance & to know what is expected of them – which is not to be lawless & get to know Torah/the Law.
PERHAPS WE SHOULD READ THE WHOLE TEXT OF 1 TIMOTHY 1 – SO AS TO UNDERSTAND IT BETTER & NOT MAKE SUCH AN IDIOT OF TIM:
1 Timothy 1
Greeting
1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ, our hope,
2 To Timothy, a true son in the faith:
Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
No Other Doctrine
3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia—remain in Ephesus that you may charge some that they teach no other doctrine, 4 nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith. 5 Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith, 6 from which some, having strayed, have turned aside to idle talk, 7 desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say nor the things which they affirm.
8 But we know that the law is good if one uses it lawfully, 9 knowing this: that the law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, 10 for fornicators, for sodomites, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine, 11 according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God which was committed to my trust.
Glory to God for His Grace
12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, 13 although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. 14 And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. 15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. 16 However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise,[a]be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
Fight the Good Fight
18 This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, 19 having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck, 20 of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.
AND
1 Timothy 2
New King James Version (NKJV)
1 Timothy 2
Pray for All Men
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time, 7 for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am speaking the truth in Christ[a]and not lying—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
Men and Women in the Church
8 I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; 9 in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, 10 but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works. 11 Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence. 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression. 15 Nevertheless she will be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.
Michael, so i guess a woman could walk around naked in the presence of men as long as her head/hair is covered…
‘it is considered a breach of modesty for a married woman to have uncovered hair while in the presence of men other than her husband.”
jan
Hi Jan,
My point was that some women cover their hair to be more orthodox
And as you indicate some women walk around (on the beach) virtually naked
I don’t think either action is moral or immoral in itself
And I don’t judge people based on their clothing (or lack thereof 🙂
Perhaps that was part of the lesson to Simon. He judged the woman based on her outward appearance and behavior, but he interpreted those outward signs with his own paradigm, that she was designated a “sinner” before she even came to his house. While I agree that outward clothing or lack thereof is a morally neutral situation, the paradigms of the culture often infect our interpretations of such appearance. And, of course, the motivation behind those outward signs also plays a role – even if those motivations are completely hidden from the observers.
Michael, to a point i agree but maybe in a different way – the motivation of the heart or the heart issue is one of very much importance also as Skip stated but as the Scripture teaches, to avoid all appearances of evil – when a Godly man comes upon a nude beach – does he stand there google eyed & stare with wonderment or lust or both – seems in a Godly man’s heart he would know to look away – seems i read a story/account once in the Bible of men or women who died because they treated their own fathers nakedness with contempt – because they didn’t walk in backwards & cover his shame…
here is what i am thinking of in a woman/women walking around nude & suckling babies in the bush of the jungle where is it common behavior not one of sensuality & sexual seductiveness. the usa uses this avenue of sexualness to sell products – even human beings via pornography. 🙁
you feel/think Jesus did not judge the woman who washed his feet with her tears or he met at the well whom he knew was with many men (prostitution, promiscuity, whoring) – he judged her for sure or he would not have offered her salvation & to drink from a well that never runs dry – living water – you have to make a judgment in order to act one way or another – Jesus knew His constituency & He judged the fact that the women/men needed salvation – otherwise he would have just let them fin for themselves because he didn’t want to or reach out to judge sin when he saw it – he judged the sin in the person & gave the person an opportunity to judge HIM & believe Him/His Word(s) to them & some judged Him wisely & some did not…
i hope you can look at this or perceive judgment in a different way than just negative because in actuality – judgment is the most loving act Jesus every commits because it is love & it may not always feel or look like love but it is – if you are His… ♥
I am reminded of the time my husband brought up the story of The LADY At The Well. I burst out laughing and he could not understand why. When I pointed out the difference between ‘woman’ and ‘lady’ in our common usage today, it occured to me that perhaps this is the usage that would most please the Father. And it would seem that is how Yeshua treated her.
I heard taught by Howard Morgan that the ‘Lady At The Well’ was not loose or promiscuous, but a barren woman. Why would a woman who was known for her infidelity be taken over and over into marriage by multiple men? This does not make sense considering the cultural considerations of a Samaritan/semitic village, who took Torah seriously. Her being barren would make better sense of the encounter with Yeshua. Women who were barren were considered cursed by G-d, and that would explain while there was no other women present with her. . . They did not want to catch this curse from G-d. She was rejected not because of any sin, but because of being barren. This would explain Yeshua’s gentleness with her.
Well now that is a take on the story/account i have never heard – very interesting & it would explain His gentleness…
From YOCHANAN 8:
~ But Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach went to the Har HaZeytim (Mount of Olives). And at the beginning of Shacharis, Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach came again into the Beis Hamikdash and kol haAm (all the people) were coming to Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach, and having sat, for them he was saying a shiur. And the Sofrim and the Perushim led an isha (woman) having been caught in ni’uf (adultery) and, having stood her in the midst [VAYIKRA 20:10], They say to Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach, Rabbi, this isha (woman) has been caught in the act of committing ni’uf (adultery). Now in our Torah Moshe Rabbeinu gave us a mitzvah to stone such nashim. You, therefore, what do you say? [Lv 20:10; Dt 22:22- 24; Job 31:11] (But this they were saying to put a nissayon before Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach that they might have something about which to accuse him, but he, having stooped down with his finger, was writing on the ground.) But as they were remaining, questioning Him, He stood up and said to them, The one without chet (sin) among you, at her let him be first to throw a stone. [Dt 17:7; Ezek 16:40] -And again, having stooped down, He was writing on the ground. And the ones having heard were departing, one by one, beginning with the zekenim, and He was left alone with the isha standing before Him. 1And having stood up, He said to her, Isha, where are they? Does no one condemn you? And she said, No one, Adoni. And Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach said, Neither do I condemn you. Go and practice chet no more.~
~ For G-d did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but rather so that through Him, the world might be saved ~ (YOCHANAN 3.17)