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2009-10-01T23:16:14-05:00GCIinfo@gospel.com/feeds/topics/cast+the+first+stone/"Cast the first stone" in the Bible: John 8:7http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%208:7&version=NIV2009-10-01T23:16:14-05:00
Jesus faced a mob that was eager to execute a woman caught in adultery. He put a stop to it with a simple challenge: anyone who has no sin in their life should step forward and throw the first stone. That sentence is often cited as a reminder to avoid judging others when there are faults in your own life that need to be addressed. "Stone" in the Bible: John 8:1-11http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%208:1-11&version=NIV2009-09-25T10:26:44-05:00
"If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone." With this simple phrase, Jesus silenced an angry crowd ready to execute a women caught in adultery. His words challenged them to judge themselves before judging others.