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Editorial
April 10, 1953
Madison County Democrat
London, Madison County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Biblical commentary on John 8:10-11, highlighting Jesus' merciful response to the woman caught in adultery, contrasting divine love for sinners with worldly condemnation of them. By Rev. Thomas A. Meehan, editor of The New World (Roman Catholic), Chicago.
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JOHN 8:10, 11 - "And Jesus, raising himself, said to her, 'Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned thee?' She said, 'No one, Lord.' Then Jesus said, 'Neither will I condemn thee. Go thy way and sin no more.'"
Of all the utterances in the New Testament showing the mercy, the kindness and the understanding of our Divine Savior, the above is the greatest.
When the woman found in adultery was brought to Jesus Christ, her accusers cited the Mosaic law which demanded the death penalty in such circumstances. The Pharisees sought to trick Our Lord but He with divine wisdom and insight turned the tables on them. When they asked what should be done with the woman, "Should she be stoned to death?" Christ said, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her." The story is well known. Each one slunk away leaving only Jesus and the poor unfortunate sinner. Then Christ spoke those immortal words which show all the world that he loves sinners.
These are the people he came to save. And this is difference between Christ and the world. Christ hates sin and loves sinners, but the world embraces sin and condemns sinners.
Reverend Thomas A. Meehan, Editor
The New World (Roman Catholic)
Chicago
Of all the utterances in the New Testament showing the mercy, the kindness and the understanding of our Divine Savior, the above is the greatest.
When the woman found in adultery was brought to Jesus Christ, her accusers cited the Mosaic law which demanded the death penalty in such circumstances. The Pharisees sought to trick Our Lord but He with divine wisdom and insight turned the tables on them. When they asked what should be done with the woman, "Should she be stoned to death?" Christ said, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her." The story is well known. Each one slunk away leaving only Jesus and the poor unfortunate sinner. Then Christ spoke those immortal words which show all the world that he loves sinners.
These are the people he came to save. And this is difference between Christ and the world. Christ hates sin and loves sinners, but the world embraces sin and condemns sinners.
Reverend Thomas A. Meehan, Editor
The New World (Roman Catholic)
Chicago
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Jesus Mercy
Woman Adultery
Sin Forgiveness
Christian Morality
Pharisees Trick
What entities or persons were involved?
Jesus Christ
Pharisees
Woman Caught In Adultery
Reverend Thomas A. Meehan
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Jesus' Mercy To The Woman Caught In Adultery
Stance / Tone
Affirming Christ's Love For Sinners And Hatred Of Sin
Key Figures
Jesus Christ
Pharisees
Woman Caught In Adultery
Reverend Thomas A. Meehan
Key Arguments
Jesus Demonstrates Mercy And Understanding To The Adulterous Woman
Pharisees' Attempt To Trick Jesus Fails As He Challenges Their Sinlessness
Christ Loves Sinners But Hates Sin, Unlike The World Which Embraces Sin And Condemns Sinners
Jesus Came To Save Sinners