"Neither Do I Condemn You" – The Forgiveness of Jesus

Jesus – The Perfect Example of Love and Forgiveness

Long ago in the quiet streets of Jerusalem, a crowd gathered around a woman. Her eyes were swollen from crying, her body trembling in fear. She had been caught in the act of adultery, and according to the law of the time, she deserved to be stoned to death. The religious leaders dragged her into the temple courts where Jesus was teaching.

They threw her before Him and said, “Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery. In the Law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do You say?”

It was a trap. They weren’t seeking justice—they were looking for a way to accuse Jesus. But Jesus, calm and composed, knelt down and began to write in the dust with His finger. The crowd grew impatient. Then He stood and said the unforgettable words:
“Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.”

One by one, the accusers dropped their stones and walked away, their conscience heavy with their own guilt. Soon, only Jesus and the woman remained.

He looked at her gently and said, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?”

Tears ran down her face as she whispered, “No one, Lord.”

And then Jesus spoke words that echoed through history:
“Neither do I condemn you. Go, and sin no more.”

In that moment, Jesus showed the world what true love and forgiveness looks like. He didn’t ignore sin, but He offered grace before judgment. He could have condemned her—He was sinless—but instead, He offered mercy and a second chance.
Moral of the Story:

Jesus is the perfect example of love and forgiveness. Where the world seeks revenge, He offers redemption. Where others look for punishment, He extends peace. His love doesn’t wait for us to be perfect; it meets us in our brokenness and lifts us up.