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John 8:1

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1 Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.

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The Woman Caught in Adultery

By Junchol Lee


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According to Leviticus and Deuteronomy, the woman who was caught in adultery was punishable by death with stones. Yet, the teachings of Jesus have been mercy and forgiveness. Would it be still right to simply forgive an obvious offense? Or should it be punished according to the law? Forgiveness brings love and mercy, while utter leniency may not be the most appropriate way of living together in this world. How should we know what to do at each given moment?

(References: Apocalypse Explained 1224)