No one can ever say that they have never done wrong.
It may be just a small mistake, or it can be a serious offence.
Whatever it may be, the question is what happens after that.
Generally, there are two possible consequences.
One is punishment, the other is correction.
In the 1st reading, the punishment of the two wicked elders was inevitable.
They not only had done wrong, they even wanted to end the life of an innocent woman.
But divine justice prevailed through the young man Daniel, and it was an expression of God’s protection on the innocent.
But in the gospel, the situation was rather complicated.
The woman had done wrong, but the scribes and Pharisees wanted to use her to test as well as a trap.
And in this case, it was divine wisdom that prevailed as Jesus says: If there is one of you who has not sinned, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.
It was a wisdom that did not judge or punish, but it taught everyone about God’s mercy and compassion.
So when a mistake is made or a serious offence is committed, let us turn to the Lord to see what He is teaching us.
May we learn that God is truth and justice, but He is also merciful and compassionate.
And for all the wrong we have done and the sins we have committed, let us beg the Lord for forgiveness and healing.