"I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish." (Luke 13:3)

Jesus does not force the sinner to repent, but enjoins and beseeches him to do so. The choice is ours: "repent or perish," "turn or be lost"; it's that simple.

Repentance is not despair, remorse, or regret, but is a change of mind coupled with a change of conduct. The first son repented and went (Matt. 21:28-29); the jailer washed their stripes (Acts 16:33); the Ephesians burned their evil books (Acts 19:19); and the prodigal son came home (Luke 15:20). We should repent and be baptized for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38) and, thereafter, continue to repent as the need arises. We need to daily strive to meet the Lord's requirements so that we can continue to have our sins forgiven (1 John 1:7-9).

What is your choice? Will you repent or will you perish?