In John 8, religious leaders bring a woman caught in adultery before Jesus, hoping to trap Him into endorsing her execution. Instead, Jesus responds with grace. He says, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone.” One by one, the accusers leave. Jesus, the only one without sin, chooses not to condemn her. He tells her, “Go now and leave your life of sin.”

Pastor Pete reminds us of a powerful truth: We’re often quick to see the mess in others but slow to recognize our own. The reality is, all of humanity is caught in the mess of sin. God had every right to judge us, to throw stones, to walk away. But He didn’t.

Instead, He sent Jesus, not to condemn, but to love. Jesus didn’t throw stones. He brought grace. He didn’t turn away. He drew near. He didn’t give up on us. He gave His life for us.

Jesus loves you, even in the mess. And He invites us to love others the same way.