Ep 757 - World Peace and the Role of Women 2 Part 12
World Peace and the Role of Women II - November 21, 2022
PDF Printable Text and Images + Testimony Miwa Preto, Takahiro Kata
Key Points
Under True Parents’ guidance, WFWP has worked hard to build bridges of peace between nations in many parts of the world transcending religion, race and nationality.
Because True Mother completed her courses of indemnity, True Parents were able to establish WFWP and proclaim the era of world women's liberation.
WFWP has worked hard to build bridges of peace between nations in many parts of the world and create a sisterhood relationship between Korea and Japan.
Since Heavenly Parent set the example of patiently persevering and sacrificing for 6,000 years, our path of faith is a long-suffering path of tears and sincere devotion. When you are exhausted, think about his 6,000 year path.
At dawn, tears should not dry on the floor where one prays as a pastor for his church, a loyal subject or a patriot for his country, a filial child for his parents, a saint for humanity, and a divine child for God’s liberation.
TF: Tears are love.
If you do not have tears in your life of faith, your heart will dry up.
People with more heart are people with more tears.
Our morning plea to heaven can be, “Heavenly Parent, please do not let the tears dry from my eyes whenever I think of and pray for you, for True Parents and for poor humankind.”
Prayer at dawn is the time to shed tears for God, True Parents and unhappy humankind.
A person with love always forgives generously and tries to embrace the other person's flaws.
If you take your opponent’s problems as your own sin, shed tears for him, and maintain a respectful heart for him, you will overcome the enemy.
Because a person's conscience judges his own wrongs, we don't need to point out his error. Refraining from criticizing is the way to overcome the enemy.
We can win over the closest person by always promising and determining in front of God and True Parents, never criticizing the other person's mistakes, never getting angry, thinking I caused his mistakes or faults, and serving him.
Abel is the first to approach the person whom he hates or who is distant, to ask for forgiveness, and to apologize.
Just as parents become very pitiful when their children are stubborn, God and True Parents are to be pitied because all their countless children are unfilial.
Transcripts from November 3, 2021 to the present, personal notes from November 11, 2020 until November 2, 2021 and slides from August 29, 2021 to the present are available at MD.Hoondok.com as PDF files.♦
Yesterday, I had a breakfast meeting with the leaders of UPF, WFWP and ACLC at Upshur house in Washington, DC. It was a beautiful and uplifting gathering. I was so inspired to hear each of their reports and appreciations. There was a beautiful performance and sharing. I was so inspired to hear the report of Dr. Jenkins. And the Angelica couple came. Thank you so much. It was a really beautiful gathering.
Then, I had a lunch meeting with KEA members at Upshur house. They suggested many things. I am so sorry because I have not focused on them very much because I have focused on the church and the Clifton area. When I have more time, I need to concentrate on our KEA members. Thank you to the Rev. Janc(?) couple for arranging that gathering.
We had a Thanksgiving Festival Family Reunion Service at the Capital Family Church in Washington, DC, and more than 500 people attended the service. I really appreciate our Dr. Achille. He reported his heart to mobilize many new people. Many new faces came.
Robert Abendroth, the CARP director, debued as a new MC, and Dr. Achille gave a beautiful gratitude message. His speech was short, but he very powerfully shared ten points of appreciation. Then 3 representatives shared about their 10 gratitude points. The ten points of appreciation of a young boy whose name I have forgotten really touched my heart. He is so heartistic; he spoke about the importance of the Divine Principle. Thank you so much!
I gave a Thanksgiving message regarding my gratitude points. I prepared for so many days, (but) when I went to the podium, I could not see my contents because of the light, so it was a little frustrating. But I was so happy to see my beloved brothers and sisters.
We also gave certificates to Ambassadors for Peace and gave awards to the members who had read the 1-hour EDP 100 times. Then we celebrated November birthdays. Also, we welcomed new members. I think Dr. Achille used this opportunity ... (His program) took a long time, but I know his heart and that of the members. He used this opportunity to do many things. I really appreciate his leadership.
The testimony of those who had completed reading the 1-hour EDP 100 times was so powerful and beautiful.
We took a group photo. There were many people outside.
Today I’d like to talk about “World Peace and the Role of Women II” from True Mother’s Anthology, Book 2.
<This speech was given at the 10th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Women's Federation for World Peace, held on April 10, 2002 at the Little Angels Performing Arts Center> War and conflict arise when we attempt, from selfish motives, to acquire land or possessions that belong to others. Conversely, peace is realized when we invest ourselves for the sake of others, in other words, when we practice true love. For some time now, our federation has invested its heart and soul in developing our service and sharing for neighborhood and community activities. These activities will surely become a precious foundation for peace in the future. This year, we initiated the 1% Love Share Project to practice true love and help our compatriots in North Korea, particularly women and children. In my view, this campaign exemplifies the spirit with which WFWP was founded. It is a campaign that emphasizes the practice of true love and sharing, and it is being developed in many nations around the world. Transcending religion, race and nationality, it is rising above the established, conflict-centered framework to bring peace in a tangible way.
In recent years, under Reverend Moon's guidance, WFWP has worked hard to build bridges of peace between nations in many parts of the world. An example of this is the creation of bridge of peace sisterhood relationships between 320,000 South Korean and Japanese women. Bridge of peace sisterhood ceremonies between women of different nations are an integral part of many international conferences. They are a simple yet concrete practice for the realization of peace. In the future, WFWP will expand its active efforts for peace by developing a joint platform embracing many different fields, including education, culture, sports and the arts. This will be achieved through cooperation that transcends nationality, race, religion and different NGOs. Moreover, bringing together women from the entire world in harmony and cooperation, we will promote volunteer activities based on true love, so that more and more people can receive love expressed in a tangible way.
A campaign that emphasizes the practice of true love and sharing is being developed in many nations around the world. Transcending religion, race and nationality, it is rising above the established, conflict-centered framework to bring peace in a tangible way.
In recent years, under Reverend Moon's guidance, WFWP has worked hard to build bridges of peace between nations in many parts of the world. An example of this is the creation of the Bridge-of-Peace sisterhood relationships among 320,000 South Korean and Japanese women. It was really an incredible result.
Let’s study a little more about the peace sisterhood relationships centering on Father’s word.
<230-081> Centering on April 10, 1992, Mother was finally established next to Father. Since we have entered an era in which we can face God without falling, now, along with this conference, such a historical turning point has to come in which blessed families and people of the world can transcend national boundaries and enter one path. Therefore, the proclamation of world women's liberation takes place by establishing such a first, secondary, and tertiary sisterhood relationship that connects the women of Japan, the Eve nation, and the women of Korea, the Adam nation. It’s not like the women’s movement in the West, where women advocate equal rights and claim to be better than men. Now, our women also have to grow up confidently. Only then can you stand in a reciprocal relationship with God.
True Father established the Women's Federation and proclaimed the era of women's liberation, centering on the standard that True Mother completed and won all the courses of indemnity.
You need to know that when Father proclaimed the Era of Women and established WFWP, he said, “If True Mother had not completed the course of indemnity, they could not have established the WFWP.” Also, True Mother accomplished her portion of responsibility and became a perfect woman based on two conditions: 1. She completed her indemnity course with True Father. She fulfilled her role and responsibility. 2. She grew and completed and became a perfect woman and became the standard. Based on that foundation, she could liberate all women. That was one of the great motivations to establish WFWP.
What is the role of WFWP? Of course, there are many things, but basically it is to liberate Eve and liberate women. This is the same standard as True Father. Side by side they went forward together.
The first sentence (above) says, “Centering on April 10, 1992, Mother was finally established next to Father.” That means side by side. That is incredible. We need to really appreciate Mother cooperating and completing together with Father. Wow! Throughout human history this is the first time a woman has completed this kind of mission. This became such a standard. Without this True Parents could not have established WFWP.
And through the sisterhood relationship between Korea and Japan, True Parents proclaimed the era of world women's liberation.
Do you know the meaning of WFWP? Without (True Mother) completing the course of indemnity, (this) would have been impossible for True Father to proclaim the era of women and to establish the WFWP. Wow! Thank Mother! We really love our True Mother!
LIVING DIVINE PRINCIPLE: The Human Fall 9 - The Root of Sin
• The root of sin is that the first human ancestors had an illicit sexual relationship with an angel symbolized by a serpent.
• They could not multiply God's good lineage, but instead multiplied Satan's evil lineage.
• We know that the original sin has been perpetuated through lineal descent from one generation to the next. This is because the root of sin was solidified by a sexual relationship that binds one in ties of blood.
• Furthermore, those religions which emphasize the need to purge sin regard fornication as a cardinal sin, and they have taught the virtues of chastity and restraint in order to curb it.
• This is an indication that the root of sin is found in lustful desires.
• Therefore, the hope of an ideal world is an empty dream as long as this root of all evils has not been eradicated at its source.
• Christ at his Second Advent must be able to solve this problem once and for all.
Based on that, let’s study Father’s word.
Tears Must be Shed on the Path of Faith
<42-222>When thinking about God’s pain for 6000 years while trying to eradicate the root of sin which has not been under control since the days of Adam and Eve, the first human ancestors who committed sin, we should clearly understand that we, ourselves must accomplish our mission to eradicate the root of sin. We ourselves should manage to walk the path that God has been walking for 6000 years. That’s why you should understand that there must be tears on the path of faith and devotion.
Because Adam and Eve's Fall can only be redeemed through indemnity, Heavenly Parent has been patiently waiting for 6,000 years.
True Father said that since Heavenly Parent has endured and walked (this path) for 6,000 years, we must also persevere without getting tired. Since Heavenly Parent set the example of patiently persevering and sacrificing again, we must also follow that path.
I remember one time (when) Father encouraged (senior blessed couples). Many senior blessed couples followed True Parents. It was not simple. They did not have time to take care of their own children because they needed to go to the front line and become a pioneer here and there. They needed to take care of God’s will, and at the same time they needed to deal with family issues. Not (just for) ten or 20 or30 years, they needed to keep going. Some of the senior blessed couples were so tired and cried in front of Father. Do you know what Father said?“Look at Heavenly God. He worked for 6,000 years and persevered without getting tired. Look at your pitiful Heavenly God! You need to follow the path of God.” Wow! Father said ... (this) to the senior blessed couples. “When you are tired and exhausted, why don’t you think about our (Heavenly) Father’s tiredness?”
Father is an amazing man. He knows how to console our senior blessed couples.
Therefore, since the path of faith is that which requires patience after patience while paying indemnity, it is a path that cannot be walked without tears and sincere devotion.
We are the people chosen to follow True Parents’ will and God’s will. It is not a simple matter. We need to give up everything. Just believing in and following Jesus is a simpler way. But the way of the Unification Church is not a simple matter.
That is why Father said, “The value of one Unificationist cannot be compared to 1,000 Christians or other people. It is incomparable. Thank you again to the 36 couples, 72 couples, all our senior blessed couples. They sometimes abandoned their family, abandoned their children to go to the front line. Without your sacrifice we cannot have this much of a foundation. I really appreciate all our senior blessed couples and brothers and sisters who follow God’s will with True Parents.
In order to follow True Parents’ will you need to have a lot of patients and what Father is talking about hear, lots of tears and sincere devotion.
Let’s read Father’ word.
"When you pray at dawn, the floor under you should never be dry, but constantly wet with tears. If you have sent your children out into the world, how can you just live with an easy-going mind? Your tears for them are your love for them. Love and tears are actually the same thing. Do you understand?" (265- 237)
A patriot is someone in whose life tears for his nation have the priority. When a patriot looks at his people, he sheds tears. Tears are the first thing that come. When a filial son or daughter thinks of his or her parents, tears fall.
Whenever I read this content, I reflect about myself a lot.
At dawn, tears should not dry on the floor where one prays. True Father said that if a pastor wakes up in the morning and sheds tears for heaven, earth, and family members, that church will never, ever perish.
Whether a pastor is a good shepherd or not can be judged by the degree and quality of the tears he sheds. If the pastor does not shed tears for the church and country, the church and country have no hope.
A patriot first weeps when he sees his country and people. Patriots shed tears for their country first. Who is the filial child? A filial child is a person who sheds tears when he thinks of his parents.
A loyal subject is one who always sheds tears for the country, a saint is one who always sheds tears for humanity, and a divine son or daughter is one who always sheds tears for God's liberation.
True Father said that tears are love. A child who truly loves his parents has tears in his eyes.
If you do not have tears in your life of faith, your heart will dry up. Tears are also the heart. People with more heart are people with more tears.
In that sense, Heavenly Parent is the prince of tears. This is because Heavenly Parent truly loves humankind. True Parents are also the prince (and princess) of tears. Their tears never dry over Heavenly Parent's and humankind's liberation.
Have we ever shed tears for our country as believers? Have you ever shed tears over people who are dying miserably because they can't eat or drink?
I have the contents of my plea to Heavenly Parent when I wake up every morning. I pledge and seriously pray every morning.
“Heavenly Parent, please do not let the tears dry from my eyes whenever I think of you and pray for you.” “Heavenly Parent, please do not let the tears dry from my eyes whenever I think of True Parents and pray. “Heavenly Parent, please do not let the tears dry from my eyes whenever I think of poor humankind.”
This is really challenging. I learned from True Parents how much they shed tears. True pastors, true ministers have a lot of tears for their members and mission areas. Do you have tears? In the fallen world without tears we cannot go forward. There are a lot of difficulties (and) an indemnity course. We need to overcome so many obstacles. That is why we need to have tears.
Ultimately, the amount of tears we shed is dependent on how much love we have for them.
We must not forget that the prayer at dawn time is the time to shed tears for God, True Parents and unhappy humankind.
TODAY’S YOUTH MINISTRY: The Secret to Becoming the Center of Harmony in the Family
1. Some women cannot look broad-mindedly when their husbands make even a small mistake. Then she will surely try to teach him by distinguishing right and wrong. A woman with such temperament cannot become a center who makes the family harmonious. Then, there is no hope in that household. On the contrary, however, even if the husband had many problems, if the wife thinks of all of them as her own sins and sheds tears for the husband and maintains her respect for her husband, it becomes defeating the enemy.
In family life, if one person makes a small mistake and does not embrace it, the other person will try to teach right and wrong and love will dry up in that family. People who have love do not discriminate between right and wrong.
A person with love always forgives generously even if the other person has a fault and even tries to embrace the other person's flaws. Some women do not tolerate the slightest mistake from their husband.
Even if he is usually right, if he covers the right or wrong too much, people will walk away from him. Most people who criticize easily, get angry easily, and see others' disgrace are not broad-minded. That person's bowl of love is too narrow to embrace anyone else.
If a woman and a man with such character are in the same family, they can never be the center of harmony. A person who easily judges right and wrong and criticizes easily can never become the center of love. As a result, there is no hope for the family.
Even if the opponent has many problems, if you take them as your own sin, shed tears for them, and maintain a respectful heart for them, you will overcome the enemy.
2. Even if the husband asserts himself to his wife, gets angry, and his fallen nature shows, if the wife isn’t affected by him even a little and her heart towards her husband is unchanging, what kind of results would it bring about? The husband will not actually tell such a wife but he knows very well that he was wrong. In fact, his heart feels troubled over his actions. On the other hand, it is the same with the husband. Even if his wife is a woman with a character that is not so good, what would happen if he attends her unchangingly and deals with him with consistency. Actually, you will come to know that it is easy to defeat the enemy. However, putting it into practice is the problem.
When spouses are angry at each other, as long as they do not create a reciprocal relationship with that anger and maintain a strong heart and standard, then anyone will be naturally subjugated by them.
Everyone has a conscience, right? So if one does something wrong, he will know it well, even (if) no one says anything. The person's conscience judges and reflects on himself. I don't have to be the first to pick right or wrong (for him).
In fact, this is the way to overcome the enemy when you know it. But it is difficult to practice.
Always Live a Life of Defeating the Enemy
3. Let us all defeat the enemy of the family in the family and become gardens of joyful love. And let’s also become gardens of longing. You will realize that we are actually co-workers in the same mission as the Lord. The Lord has already taught everything and shown the model to us. The Lord is One who teaches us and alleviates han through us. However, if only we receive full grace and then have conflicts in the family, how pitiful would be the position of the Lord, who leads us?
4. Why do we say that God is a pitiable God? God is pitiable because although He has countless children, everyone is an unfilial child. Don’t we all know that if we have sons and daughters and raise them? Just as a parent’s position becomes pitiable when their own child is stubborn, God and the Lord are in the same exact position. That is why we need to live a life of defeating the enemy each day. We first need to overcome the body.
Presently, you must live a life of overcoming the enemies (in) the family at home. So how do you win over the closest person? You must always promise and determine in front of God and True Parents.
First, I never dictate what is right or wrong over the other person's mistakes. Second, I don't get angry with the other person even when I'm in a bad mood. Third, when I see the other person's mistakes or faults, I reflect on myself thinking that I caused them to commit such mistakes or faults.
And I serve first, just serve. If you are struggling with somebody, just serve. Serve more. Respect more. Attend more. Love more. There is no other solution.
(Don’t) instruct or command first. There is no need to say, “Your (point) is wrong or right,” there is no need to say anything about that. That person already knows about it. What you can do is serve and serve.
Abel is the first to approach the person he hates, ask for forgiveness, and apologize. Abel is the one who first approaches and greets people who are distant from him rather than those who have a good relationship with him. Cain never goes first to apologize or say hello first.
Do you know who Cain and Abel are? The Abel-type (person) ... goes first to apologize: “I’m so sorry. Maybe I misunderstood you. I am so sorry about that.” Even though Abel did not make a mistake and the other guy made the mistake, Abel goes first and apologizes.
If someone does not have such a good relationship with him, he goes first and asks, “Hello. How are you?” That way you can know who is Cain and who is Abel. Cain never goes first, never apologizes first, never greets “Hello” first.
Are you Cain or Abel. The Abel figure always apologizes first, says hello first. Internally, “Your mistake is my mistake. Maybe I am the one who caused that kind of problem for you.” What a beautiful heart the heart of Abel (is)!
We must love and serve the closest people first. Then we become a garden of joyous love.
How pitiful is the position of the Lord who guides us when we are the only ones who have conflicts at home to receive plenty of grace? Why did God say he was pitiful? There are countless children, but God is pitiful because they are all unfilial children.
It is similar when you have your own children. Just as parents become very pitiful when their children are stubborn, God and the Lord are in the same position.
Therefore, we must overcome our enemies every day and live a life of gratitude.
Today I talked about “The Secret to Becoming the Center of Harmony in the Family.”
(Testimony, Heavenly USA Team, Hyeojeong Appreciation Letters, Chicago, Miwa Preto, Takahiro Kata)♦
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