Put to Shame (Part 2)

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · May 19, 2022 · 3m

The jury was silent. The judge’s face turned red with anger. I’ll ask you again. Who do you think you are, bursting into this courtroom? The man who had just run in from outside was still looking at me as the judge spoke, but his attention slowly shifted back to the judge. What is this woman’s offense? he asked. The judge barked a laugh that held no humor, only cruelty. What is her offense? Just look at her! The jury rustled, and dark chuckles rose at the man’s silly question. There was no arguing that I was guilty. To humor him, the judge held up a long scroll of paper, filled with all of my…