When a Russian diplomat resigned his post in regard to the war in Ukraine ,he mentioned about others in the foreign office,and said,''that he didn't see that many would repent and change their views''.I was surprised that he used the word repent, for I usually associate that word repent, with religion. It was John the Baptist who preached a baptism of repentance for forgiveness, what does the word repent mean?,it involves change in our thinking ,in our behaviour a turning round,going in the opposite way,in which we were going.It means choosing a different way a narrow way. (Mt 7 v 14),although it is a narrow way ,it is a way of freedom,a way of peace,it is a way that leads to life,eternal life,and it is following Jesus who is the way the truth, and the life. (John 14 v6 ).There is another road that is called the broad road,it is a very popular road.most people choose it , they are not for turning, their favorite song is,' I did it my way',not God's way,oh no they say ,'the majority cant be wrong', but alas they are.And were as the narrow way leads to life,the broad road leads to destruction, not annihilation,but an eternity in hell.
' For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone,
declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live!'
Ezekiel 18 v 32
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