Christians display the character of God through both mercy and justice. But how do we know when to show mercy and when to give justice? Should a Christian juror be quick to acquit in the courtroom? It’s a question from a young man who wants to know. “Hello, Pastor John! Recently my nephew, who attends a private Christian university, related to me an encounter he had with his New Testament professor. This professor held that even if a Christian juror knew without doubt — based on evidence — that a defendant was guilty of a crime, the Christian’s duty is to pass along a verdict of not guilty. As proof, the professor cited Jesus’s response to the woman who was caught in adultery and was brought before him in John 8:1 Chapter 8 1 but Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. –11. Since Jesus didn’t convict the guilty woman, neither should we convict guilty criminals today. That’s a basic summation of the professor’s argument. How would you respond? I would appreciate your thoughts on what God expects from Christian jurors. And I’m curious, have you ever served on a jury yourself?” Read or listen to this interview at our website: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/should-christian-jurors-show-mercy-to-the-guilty Find other recent and popular Ask Pastor John episodes: https://www.desiringgod.org/ask-pastor-john