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We don’t throw stones anymore.
Except… we do.
Online.
In conversations.
With a look, a tone, a pause.
In this episode, John Ortberg unpacks one of the most famous and unsettling teachings of Jesus:
“Let the one without sin cast the first stone.”
Through a powerful contrast between ancient scapegoating and the story of the woman in John 8, we see what Jesus is really doing:
Not denying sin.
Not ignoring truth.
But interrupting condemnation.
Because there is something in every human heart that wants:
someone to blame
someone to shame
someone to bring down
But Jesus offers a different way.
A way where:
truth is spoken
sin is taken seriously
but people are not crushed
The invitation today is simple—and hard:
Put down the stone.
Because the moment you release condemnation,
you make space for grace.
There is now… therefore… no condemnation.
📚 Today's Resources:
René Girard and James G. Williams, I See Satan Fall Like Lightning
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Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO
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We don’t throw stones anymore.
Except… we do.
Online.
In conversations.
With a look, a tone, a pause.
In this episode, John Ortberg unpacks one of the most famous and unsettling teachings of Jesus:
“Let the one without sin cast the first stone.”
Through a powerful contrast between ancient scapegoating and the story of the woman in John 8, we see what Jesus is really doing:
Not denying sin.
Not ignoring truth.
But interrupting condemnation.
Because there is something in every human heart that wants:
someone to blame
someone to shame
someone to bring down
But Jesus offers a different way.
A way where:
truth is spoken
sin is taken seriously
but people are not crushed
The invitation today is simple—and hard:
Put down the stone.
Because the moment you release condemnation,
you make space for grace.
There is now… therefore… no condemnation.
📚 Today's Resources:
René Girard and James G. Williams, I See Satan Fall Like Lightning
🙌 New episodes every weekday.
📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.
Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.
TEXT US at 855-888-0444
EMAIL US at [email protected]
GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe
GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444
SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team
😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/
🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/
Music Credits:
Believe Me by Glass Echoes - MB01UU8HNMQ8GT0
Frost on My Window by Coldbrew - MB01IZWASF1DYPO

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