Bible Verse of The Day – 5-30-26

John 8:11 (NKJV) 11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.”

Jesus’ words, “neither do I condemn you, go and sin no more”, hit me right in the heart.

Understand that this woman that they brought to Jesus was caught in adultery. The Law of Moses commanded such people to be stoned.

But look what Jesus said; “neither do I condemn you.”

Wow! Jesus is showing her so much mercy, and is setting her free from condemnation.

But what else is important for us to see and hear is the next line. He tells her to go and sin no more. He gives her instructions as to how to stay walking in that freedom.

Right there is where we can miss it, my friend. And many have.

They have gotten stuck on the mercy and forgiveness part and totally overlooked the next thing Jesus instructed her to do to stay free; Go and sin no more.

This is important because right there she must decide in her heart whether to leave her destructive lifestyle and follow Christ.

Abiding in Him and His word is the only way we keep our hearts on that right path.

John 8:31-32 (NKJV) 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

Yes, He gave her mercy instead of condemning her. But there was also a step she needed to take, and that was to no longer go back to her sin.

Today, Jesus is saying to us who are living a sinful lifestyle, “neither do I condemn you, but go and sin no more.”

That means we must stop; we can’t continue to do the very thing that He can condemn us of.

Turn away, resist the enemy, and He will flee.

James 4:7 (NKJV) 7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

What will we do today? Will we stop and receive His mercy, His forgiveness that He offers, and not go back to that sinful lifestyle?

Or will we continue to live a life of self-destruction?

It’s totally our choice.

It doesn’t matter the depth of the sin. He is merciful.

But what does matter is that we must be the one to resist the enemy and not go back into what He has set us free from.

Amen.

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