Jesus straightened up and asked her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?"
"No one sir," she said.
"Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin." John 8:10-11
How easy it is to get two feelings confused: guilt and condemnation. For years I seem to have equated the guilt I experience from my failures with condemnation from the Holy Spirit.
This is a lie.
Did Jesus ever condemn those who were caught in their sin and felt the weight of guilt? He condemned those who, in the pride, felt no guilt.
Just like the woman caught in adultery, we have all been found out - whatever our particular sin may be. But Jesus doesn't condemn; He loves.
Father, help me to accept Your grace and leave a life of sin. Make me holy as You are holy.