This week it seems we are to be bombarded with discussion on the MP's who face prosecution over their expenses claims. What happened in each of their cases will become clearer no doubt if they come to court, and the consequences of their actions will lie in the hands of those chosen to make such judgements.

 

It is easy to feel wronged here and anger over those in positions of power who abuse their privileges is understandable, but I do feel it is so easy to point the finger.I do not seek in any way to condone such behaviour but I recognise how easily we can each be tempted. It doesn't take much to cross the line.

 

Jesus had such an insight to human behaviour when he challenged those ready to stone the woman caught in adultery

"Let he who is without sin cast the first stone"  and as the spotlight fell on them one by one they left the scene. I think we need to leave the trial to those whose job it is and look to ourselves to make sure that our own lives are in order.