Pharisees tried to trap Jesus in this case, but Jesus, the personified Wisdom of God, turn this into a beautiful demonstration of:
1. God's love for us.
2. Jesus' authority as the Son of God.
3. Foretell His death on the cross.
The King of all kings is staying here "Neither do I condemn you", and I for one, fully accept His supreme Authority on this!
Yes, God's Mercy is involved in this. However, lest you think that it is God's mercy that resulted in this "no condemnation", remember God is also Just! God's Justice requires every sin to be punished!
God by His Mercy and Grace, sent Jesus to be condemned for all our sins, and on that cruel cross, all the God's Judgments fell on Jesus. That was why at the end of the three hours on the cross, Jesus cried out, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" (Mat 27:46)
When all the sins of the world were on Jesus, the Holy God had to leave Jesus, so that now we can boldly rest in His promise of "I will never leave you nor forsake you." (Hbr 13:5)
My friend, if you are feeling condemn for what ever you have done thus unworthy of God, repent (metanoeĊ; change your mind)! God is saying here "Neither do I condemn you!". Rest in this assurance that you are eternally righteous and love by God, and you will have the power to sin no more, AMEN.
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