Letting Go of Hypocrisy and Cultivating Discipleship I Cultivating & Letting Go – Spiritual Gardening for Renewal

In this sermon, we explore the story of the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-8), where Jesus challenges the crowd to let go of hypocrisy and embrace genuine discipleship. Jesus’ response to the accusers—"Let him who is without sin cast the first stone"—teaches us the importance of self-reflection and humility in our spiritual walk. Drawing on Brené Brown’s *The Gifts of Imperfection*, we reflect on how vulnerability and authenticity are essential for true discipleship, which calls us to lead with grace rather than judgment. By letting go of hypocrisy, we cultivate a deeper, more authentic relationship with Christ and others, embracing the transformative power of grace
 

In this sermon, we explore the story of the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-8), where Jesus challenges the crowd to let go of hypocrisy and embrace genuine discipleship. Jesus’ response to the accusers—"Let him who is without sin cast the first stone"—teaches us the importance of self-reflection and humility in our spiritual walk. Drawing on Brené Brown’s *The Gifts of Imperfection*, we reflect on how vulnerability and authenticity are essential for true discipleship, which calls us to lead with grace rather than judgment. By letting go of hypocrisy, we cultivate a deeper, more authentic relationship with Christ and others, embracing the transformative power of grace