Q: Is COVID God's judgment? Maybe, but claiming to know is pastoral arrogance. Jesus addressed this with the Tower of Siloam (Luke 13:4-5): those who died weren't worse sinners — but if you don't repent, you'll perish too. Judgment stands over all humanity; any time God doesn't judge is grace. The right response to any disaster: get your life right with God.

Mike acknowledges God CAN judge through plague but warns against claiming to know. Two pastors made opposite confident claims about a natural disaster — one said judgment, one said demonic attack. Jesus (Luke 13:4-5) with the Tower of Siloam: the victims weren't especially wicked, but all need to repent. The proper response to any crisis: self-examination before God, not diagnosing others.