Christian Faith Ink

The Scene Unveiled Narrated by Creator John 8:5-11 NKJV Why Was She Being Stoned?   Her skin absorbed the courtyard dust and grit, but her shriveled hands and face contrasted sharply. "Adulteress!" A jagged stone made of words tore through the air before the crowd erupted into a roar. Suddenly, A chilling and cutting fear sliced through her burning cheeks filled with shame. Her vision was obscured due to age, and intense sunlight combined blurred her sight. The stones spread across the ground appeared to laugh at her misery while each represented instant death. The Law and It s E nforcers According to Jewish law, adultery represented a serious crime that resulted in the penalty of stoning. The Pharisees and scribes showed no primary interest in justice. This woman served as a tool for the scribes and Pharisees who aimed to trap Jesus. Their behavior demonstrated that their hearts were entirely devoted to legalism and completely lacked compassion. They sought to discover wheth...

   Perils of corrupt leadership   Reflections on Power, Greed, and Justice Government corruption is not only rampant in foreign countries but is  taking form in the United States of America, and can be an analogy for the wickedness and lawlessness prevalent today. Like unchecked sin festered in Sodom and Gomorrah, corruption can fester in governing bodies, leading to societal decay and injustice . It reflects a more profound spiritual malaise-lack of connection, a turning away from God's principles of righteousness and justice. Think of a city built on a foundation of sand. It may look impressive, but will crumble and fall when the storms come. Similarly, a government built on corruption, where leaders prioritize personal gain over the people they serve. Where justice is perverted, and where the vulnerable are exploited, is a house built on sand. It may hold power for a while, but it is ultimately destined for collapse. A Good Shepard The Shepherd's Betrayal Ima...