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== III. The Accusers: Israel Under the Law == | == III. The Accusers: Israel Under the Law == | ||
* The Pharisees represent those who misuse the Law—seeking to condemn rather than | * The Pharisees represent those who misuse the Law—seeking to condemn others rather than have it reveal their condition. | ||
* When Jesus says, “Let him who is without sin cast the first stone,” He is exposing their own spiritual adultery (Ezekiel 23:37, Malachi 2:10–11). | * When Jesus says, “Let him who is without sin cast the first stone,” He is exposing their own spiritual adultery (Ezekiel 23:37, Malachi 2:10–11). | ||
* The oldest leave first, understanding the depth of their own sin, while the younger, still blinded by self-righteousness, depart later. | * The oldest leave first, understanding the depth of their own sin, while the younger, still blinded by self-righteousness, depart later. | ||
