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I condemn you; go and sin no more.” Her heart melted, and sobbing
out her grateful love, with bitter tears she confessed her sins.
For her, this was the beginning of a life of purity and peace. In
lifting up this fallen soul, Jesus performed a greater miracle than
in healing the most severe physical disease. He cured the spiritual
illness that leads to everlasting death. This repentant woman became
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one of His most faithful followers.
Jesus does not excuse sin nor lessen the sense of guilt, but He
seeks to save. The Sinless One pities the sinner’s weakness and
extends a helping hand. It is not Christ’s follower who leaves sinners
unhindered to pursue their downward course. Most people hate the
sinner, while they love the sin. Christ hates the sin, but loves the
sinner. This will be the spirit of all who follow Him. Christian love
is slow to condemn, quick to discern repentance, ready to forgive, to
encourage, and to set the wanderer on the path of holiness.
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