Drop the stones
Drop the Stones: Embracing Grace in Judgment Day
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10,000 fingers pointing at me
Feeling accused and judged by many people.
One eye on Him, the other on me
Being scrutinized by both human judgment and divine observation.
The law got broken now they'll break me too
Breaking a law and facing the consequences from others.
With the stones in their hands
Anticipating punishment from those who condemn.
It's what we do
Reflecting on a collective tendency to judge and condemn.
Silence like glass where do I look
Feeling isolated and unsure where to find support.
They'll break my bones according to the book
Expecting physical harm based on established rules or norms.
Jesus kneels and writes in the sand
Referencing a biblical scene where Jesus writes in the sand.
Fingers in the dust
Not having accusatory evidence or guilt.
No stones in His hand
Contrasting Jesus' lack of condemnation with others' readiness to accuse.
Drop the stones
Advocating for forgiveness and mercy instead of condemnation.
They're getting so heavy
Feeling burdened by the weight of judgment and condemnation.
His judgment is grace
Recognizing divine judgment as a form of grace.
Are you ready
Questioning readiness for the unconditional love offered.
For this love
Expressing the profound nature of divine love.
For this love
-Can we drop the stones
Appealing for collective abandonment of judgment and condemnation.
See this woman
Directing attention to a specific individual's actions.
Look at what she's done
Highlighting the perceived wrongdoing of someone.
As if we shine bright in the light of the Son
Comparing human actions to the divine light.
He catches her eye
Noticing the reaction of the person being judged.
He stands up straight
Reacting confidently or unapologetically to judgment.
Tears fall down
Expressing emotional vulnerability in the face of judgment.
This is judgment day
Describing a critical moment of judgment.
Any of you without sin
Challenging those without fault to pass judgment.
Be the first to throw
Encouraging introspection before condemning others.
Look within
Emphasizing self-reflection and self-awareness.
The stones fall slowly
Describing the gradual descent of judgment.
It's so hard to let go
Expressing difficulty in letting go of judgment.
We walk away
Walking away without finding fault or accusation.
With nothing to throw
Acknowledging a lack of basis for condemnation.
Drop the stones
Reiterating the call to let go of judgment and condemnation.
They're getting so heavy
Continuing to feel the weight and burden of judgment.
His judgment is grace
Affirming that divine judgment is an expression of grace.
Are you ready
Questioning preparedness for the unconditional love offered.
For this love
-For this love
Reiterating the depth and significance of divine love.
Can we drop the stones
Renewing the plea for collective abandonment of judgment.
Drop the stones
Repeating the call to let go of judgment and condemnation.
They're getting so heavy
Acknowledging the ongoing struggle with the weight of judgment.
His judgment is grace
Affirming that divine judgment is an expression of grace.
Are you ready
Questioning readiness for the unconditional love offered.
For this love
-For this love
Reiterating the profound nature of divine love and the plea to let go of judgment.
Can we drop the stones
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