Engaging Our Culture: October 19-The Struggle to Leave a Life of Sin

Video of the Day: Clip from the 1990 movie “Pretty Woman”

Bible Verse of the Day:

The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group ⁴ and said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. ⁵ In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?” ⁶ They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him. But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. ⁷ When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” ⁸ Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground. ⁹ At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there. ¹⁰ Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” ¹¹ “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin,” John 8:3-11.

Biblical Connection:

Pretty Woman details the subtle transformation of Vivian from a prostitute into a mature woman. Yet, as Vivian changes her mindset about life, she also begins to impact Edward’s business decisions. This noticeable difference causes Philip to make a pass at Vivian. As Vivian wants a fairytale ending, walking away from a sexual addiction isn’t easy.

John 20:30-31 and John 21:25 refers to countless encounters, miracles and stories about Jesus were left out of the Bible. To prevent the gospels from turning into an encyclopedia, events like today’s passage were left out of the other 3 New Testament books. Jesus’ advice to this woman caught in the act of adultery was to immediately leave her life of sin.

Closing Song:

The lyrics of today’s song follow the prostitute who used an expensive bottle of perfume to anoint and wash Jesus’ feet. If this blog finds you struggling to leave an addictive act of sin, humble yourself and lean on the Lord to set you free.

by Jay Mankus