"I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish." (Luke 13:3) "Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord." (Acts 3:19)

Several years ago, there was a massive volcanic explosion in the state of Washington when Mount St. Helens erupted. Sheriff Bill Closner said, "People were in the danger areas around the mountain because they refused to obey road blocks. The bottom line is that nobody would listen."

As a result of their unwillingness to listen, many were needlessly destroyed. Let us not be foolish sinners who will not listen to God's warnings. Let us do our best to not sin, but when we do, let us humbly confess our sins, and strive to do better.