‘Neither do I condemn you,’ said Jesus ‘go away, and do not sin any more.

It is quite amazing how people jump to conclusions very quickly. There are many
videos circulating on the internet which remind us that what we see is not what the
original intention was meant to be. The readings of today remind us of the need to
not take everything at the surface level but that we need to probe deeper with the
help of the Holy Spirit.

It feels really good to be accusing another person of their wrongdoings. I will be

the first to admit that I have done such an action before and that it is not the
best of behaviour. What makes it worst is that the process starts from within my
mind. There is an entire whirlwind of thoughts and words in my head which go about
whenever I see a person. It could range from the behaviour they are exhibiting to
the words which they are saying. The strangest thing is that I get very worried
that these remarks are being said by others about me. In other words, I am worried
about being judged!

Indeed, such is the nature of my life where I judge others and yet seek God’s
forgiveness whenever I fear that I am being judged. The readings of today remind us
that such actions have already been present since Biblical times. What matters is
that we are always contrite and willing to turn to God immediately for forgiveness.
However, what is even more important is when we ask God to allow us to probe deeper
into why we are behaving in this manner. Only by bringing such behaviour to the
light will we be able to discover the flawed nature of ourselves and submit
ourselves to God for healing. Let us take this time to offer to God all our
weaknesses and ask Him to heal us.