Devotional 

"'Teacher this woman was caught in the very act of adultery. The law of Moses says to stone her. What do you say?' Jesus said, 'All right stone her, but let those who have never sinned throw the first stones." John 8:4,7

Too often we fall into the trap of judgementalism and harshness in view of another's sins and short-comings. It is easier to look at the faults of another because then you are too busy to see your own. Too often in the midst of our environment stones are flung far too easily. Stones of criticism, whining, pettiness, gossip, backstabbing, slander, misrepresentation... Today I encourage you to be bold enough to follow after Christ's example. Rather then find fault in someone, praise someone. Rather then gossip to another about someone let someone know how good of a job someone else is doing. It is much harder to do this, but it hurts far less than getting whacked in the head with a rock!

Last Updated 5/22/2000.