The Law said she was to be stoned to death, and they were prepared to do that. But when Jesus challenged anyone present who was not guilty to cast the first stone, one by one they departed from the scene. When confronted with the ugliness of their own sins, their shame and guilt drove them away. If we are going to restore a brother or sister to Christ, we must come in the spirit of gentleness, humility, and love. If we think we are morally or spiritually superior to the fallen brethren, not only are we badly deceived, but we are incapable of adequately restoring others.
Restoration can never take place in a cavalier atmosphere.
We still have the indwelling principle of sin within us. We are all vulnerable. When a spiritual leader falls, it is a warning signal to the nation. Tragically, however, the second signal is one of self-deception. When a prominent spiritual figure falls, it relieves pressure from unbelievers living in sin and violating the law of God.