If my pocket was full of stones!

(Letters of John Newton)

"Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do You say?" John 8:4-5

If my pocket was full of stones, I have no right to throw one at the greatest sinner upon earth. I have either done as bad, or worse than he - or I certainly would have done so, if the Lord had left me to myself - for I am made of just the same materials. If there is any difference between myself and the greatest wretch - it is wholly of sovereign grace!

"But by the grace of God I am what I am!" 1 Corinthians 15:10