The Suspected Adulteress
Based on a women's group teaching by Chana Weisberg : The story of the Sotah (suspected adulteress) is not just for a specific time and place in the days of old - it has meaning for us in our lives today. This story is a metaphor for each and every one of us - for when we mess up in life. The Sages of Israel teach that where a Ba'al T'shuva stands, the Tsaddiq cannot stand. Why is that? Yeshua said that one who is forgiven much, loves much. I think that about covers it. Back to the Sotah. She does not have to endure this degrading procedure. If she decides she's had enough of the marriage, she can just walk away. She or her husband can just walk away. She doesn't need to be exonerated. It's only when she says No, I want to continue my relationship with my husband - and he says the same - only then does this whole situation happen. Numbers 5:11-31 Verse 12: Regarding anyone whose wi...
