The wisdom of age

This morning I read a section from the gospel of John 8:2-11 and noticed something interesting.

Jesus is defending a woman caught in adultery from possible stoning, by saying to the crowd "If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." (verse 7). It takes a few moments for these words to sink in, but when they do " .. those who heard began to go away one at time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there." (verse 9).

Notice it was the older ones who moved away first. They have more life experience and are more conscious of their own moral failings (sin). Younger people tend to be more idealistic and blind to their weaknesses and faults, while quick to condemn others and think that they are right.

How does this gel with your experience?