It’s one of the most powerful stories in the Gospels, even if it’s of questionable paternity. A woman is accused of being caught in the very act of adultery. Her accusers bring her before Jesus who is asked to choose between affirming the Law of Moses, which says she should die if she’s guilty, and releasing her, which would open Him to the charge of setting aside God’s Law. We know how the story ends. Jesus writes upon the ground, twice. Between the writings, He says, “Let him who is without sin......

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