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(2 Thess. 2, 13–3, 5; Luke 13, 1–9) Pilate mixed the blood of the Galileans with their sacrifices, - the Lord said: “If you do not repent, you will all perish in the same way”; The pillar of Siloam fell and killed 18 people - the Lord also said: “Unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way” (Luke 13:1-5). This makes it clear that when some misfortune befalls others, we need to talk not about why and why this happened, but quickly turn to ourselves and see if we have any sins worthy of temporary punishment for the admonition of others, and hasten to blot them out with repentance. Repentance cleanses sin and removes the cause that attracts trouble. While a person is in sin, “the ax lies at the root of the tree” of his life (Luke 3:9), ready to cut him off. It doesn’t flog because repentance is expected. Repent, and the ax will be taken away, and your life will flow to the end in a natural order; If you don’t repent, wait for the beating. Who knows whether you will live to see next year. The parable of the barren fig tree shows that the Savior begs the truth of God to spare every sinner in the hope that he will repent and bear good fruits. But it happens that the truth of God no longer listens to petitions, and only someone agrees to be left alive for another year. Do you know, sinner, that you are not living your last year, not your last month, day and hour? You might be interested in: