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10-25-2025 Luke 13 v0105 If You Do Not Repent You Will All Perish

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The Gospel of Luke Chapter 13 Verse One thru Five

1 At that time some people who were present there told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with the blood of their sacrifices. 2 He said to them in reply, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were greater sinners than all other Galileans? 3 By no means! But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did! 4 Or those eighteen people who were killed when the tower at Siloam fell on them—do you think they were more guilty than everyone else who lived in Jerusalem? 5 By no means! But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did!”

In Luke 13:1-5, Jesus addresses a crucial aspect of repentance and its significance in the context of human suffering and divine judgment. The passage opens with the mention of a tragic event where some Galileans suffered at the hands of Pontius Pilate, prompting questions about the victims' righteousness. Jesus responds with a profound statement that calls his listeners to reflect on their own lives.

When He declares, “If you do not repent, you will all perish as they did,” Jesus emphasizes that repentance is essential for spiritual renewal and right standing with God. He highlights that the calamities faced by others do not necessarily indicate their guilt or sinfulness, but serve as a sober reminder of the fragility of life and the inevitability of judgment. Rather than assigning blame to the victims, Jesus redirects focus toward personal accountability, urging His audience to examine their own hearts.

His message is clear: all people fall short of God’s standards and are in need of repentance. The use of the word "perish" communicates a serious warning about the dire consequences of unrepentant sin, not just in physical terms, but spiritually, indicating separation from God. This call to repentance is a recurring theme throughout Jesus's ministry, as He seeks to bring humanity back into a reconciled relationship with God.

In this passage, Jesus implores His listeners to be proactive in their spiritual lives. The call to repentance is an invitation to transformation, urging individuals to turn away from sin and toward the grace and mercy of God. Ultimately, this profound teaching reinforces the importance of humility and the need for continual self-reflection, guiding believers toward a deeper faith and a life lived in alignment with God's will. Amen.

Join me as we pray our daily prayer of forgiveness. The Lord’s Prayer.

At the Savior's command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to pray:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever.

I am sorry Lord. I believe You died and rose for me. Please forgive me as I forgive others. I share You as my Lord and Savior seeking to live your Will in all things. Prayers for wife Toni and my mother Betty pray for our children especially our two oldest Alexandra & Allen Son in Law Mark Stern; Julian, Gabriel and Jeffrey and our grandchildren Oliver, Julian and Elliott. We pray for those we’ve said we’d pray for and those who’ve asked us to pray for them. We pray for the dying as we do each day Lord give them peace in their last breath. Novena day Four for the repose of the soul of Jeff Hagin. RIP. We pray for Holy Mother Church. Our prayers for our niece Brittany. In Jesus Precious Blood by His Name we pray. Amen.

I am a poet obedient to Christ,

Catholic Evangelist Thomas Cruz†Wiggins

†Spirit led God inspired Christ fed†®

Ephesians 6:17-20

10-25-2025 Luke 13 v0105

**If You Do Not Repent You Will All Perish**

In the towns where whispers roam,

A tale of sorrow shared,

Some brought news of tragic fate shown,

Of lives cut short, unprepared.

“Was it sin that claimed their lives?”

The question slipped from trembling lips,

Yet Jesus turned their gaze’s guise,

To hearts in need of greater grips.

“Unless you turn and seek the light,

Your own path leads to peril's brink,

Repent, renew, embrace the right,

For time is fleeting; do not shrink or blink.”

In every tear and every loss,

A call to ponder deep within,

The fragility of sin’s life cost,

A chance for hope—let worlds begin. Amen.

© Thomas Joe Cruz†Wiggins

October 25, 2025 @ 04:59 AM EST

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