Special Qualities of Koreans as a Chosen People

Dr. Yong-cheon Song spelling out vision for the Kingdom of Heaven and aspects of the Korean heritage making them a chosen people

Extracts from a speech given by Yong-cheon Song, International President of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, at a prayer meeting for leaders and members in Gapyeong, South Korea 11^th October 2024. Translated from Korean. Slightly edited.

In order to fulfill the duty of filial piety to our Heavenly Parent and the True Parents, I earnestly pray that our Heavenly Parent’s grace and love will be with you, your families, and your churches, as you attend this special prayer vigil […]. Last Wednesday, 9^th October, was Hangul Day [Editor’s note: Day of the Korean alphabet]. Following True Mother‘s words, pastors from across Korea gathered to receive education on the “Epic of the Koreans as a Chosen People”. True Mother emphasized that this education should be received by all blessed families worldwide.

Today, I would like to briefly share why we need to receive this education, especially at this time […].

In the days before GPS, navigators would maintain their course by setting two or more landmarks when land was visible, not just one. This was a visual method to minimize the impact of wind, currents, and waves and to prevent straying from the path. This approach is also useful in companies and organizations. One management technique involves achieving results by considering four perspectives: finance, customers, processes, and learning.

It also teaches the important lesson that, in order to achieve consistent results, we must pursue not only short-term goals like visible sales, but also mid-to-long-term goals like vision and customer trust.

Saint Paul said in 1 Corinthians 7:32-34,

“I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the affairs of the Lord, how to please the Lord, but the married man is anxious about worldly affairs, how to please his wife, and his interests are divided.” (RSV)

Through these words, he emphasized that remaining unmarried could be spiritually more beneficial. However, if Paul had considered not only the life of Jesus, but also his role, mission, and vision – if Paul had looked not only at Jesus but also at what Jesus had been facing – Paul’s thoughts and conclusions might have been different.

True Mother holds a grand vision for the next 100 years. After the entrance ceremony next year (of the Cheonil Sanctum), she is preparing to usher in a new era and history based on the True Parents‘ Discourse, and the “Epic of the Koreans as a Chosen People”. What is important is that this vision must take root and be realized in the hearts and homes of us all. […].

Thus, it is not enough to simply look at True Mother; we must also look at the vision she has. To this end, True Mother has gifted us with a compass and map for life through the “Epic of the Koreans as a Chosen People”.

Today, I would like to summarize the three visions that the upcoming education on the Epic of a Chosen People will reveal to us.

First, the “Epic of the Koreans as a Chosen People” contains secrets hidden in the “6,000 years” of history. True Mother has revealed this because the time has come. It includes previously undisclosed truths about the essence of our Heavenly Parent, the hidden truth of Korea’s Christian missionary history, the preparation process for the emergence of the Only-begotten daughter, and more.

Just as the Bible recorded our Heavenly Parent’s providential history, the “Epic of the Koreans as a Chosen People” reveals Heavenly Parent’s work in the history of the Korean people […].

Thus, this epic can be considered a compass that guides us from the suffering of this era to a better world.

Second, the “Epic of the Koreans as a Chosen People” is the result of True Mother‘s devotion, prepared in alignment with the providential timeline for one specific day. That one day is the entrance ceremony of the Cheonwon Temple and Cheonil Sanctum. It is the day that signifies the completion of Heaven’s providence and the fulfillment of human history. […] It is the moment when a new tradition and culture centered on Heaven begins.

It is also the day that proclaims to the entire world that the era of a Kingdom of Heaven (in Korean: Cheonilguk), characterized by freedom, peace, unity, and happiness, has finally arrived. Therefore, […] True Mother has instructed all of us to embrace this entrance ceremony with renewed energy, clearing away our past standards, frameworks, and thoughts, and aligning with the flow of the new era to create a new tradition and a new culture.

Third, the “Epic of the Koreans as a Chosen People” visually expresses to humanity the history of Heaven’s chosen people through culture and arts, such as paintings. It conveys the spirit and life of the Korean people centered on Heaven.

It contains the ideas of reverence for Heaven, the principle of “Hongik Ingan” [Editor’s note: the official educational motto of South Korea, translated as “making the world a better place” or “helping people greatly” or “benefitting the human world greatly”. It was the founding principle of the first Korean kingdom Gojoseon.], the philosophy of filial piety based on the principle of “hyo,” and the culture of purity and fidelity. Through the history of the Korean people, the original ideal of creation that our Heavenly Parent has desired is reflected.

Through this, after the entrance ceremony, individuals, families, tribes, peoples, and nations will gain inspiration and teachings on how to live.

If all of humanity lives according to the spirit of filial piety that True Mother speaks of, we will be able to solve all the fundamental problems facing humanity today. It will also provide the answer to fulfilling Heavenly Parent’s long-cherished dream of realizing “one family under God”.

[…] Dr. Emanuel Pastreich, who studied East Asian culture at Harvard University, made a similar argument in his book “A Republic of Korea that Koreans do not understand” [Editor’s note: only published in Korean]. He presented insights not only into understanding Korea but also into its potential and future, arguing that Korea has the potential to become the world’s leading nation, and that the key to this lies in Korea’s traditional culture. He emphasized that “filial piety” is at the core of the true identity of the Korean people and stressed the need for a modern reinterpretation of filial piety, as well as the importance of overcoming gender prejudices.

He also mentioned that by doing so, we would be able to find a solution to the severe global crises humanity faces today.

Through “Epic of the Koreans as a Chosen People”, True Mother is deeply contemplating and devoting herself to establishing the tradition of the Kingdom of Heaven (Cheonilguk) and creating its culture as we enter a new era and a new history. She has instructed that the history of the Korean people be visually expressed and has guided the creation of appropriate music for this as well. […]

I believe that this entire process cannot be accomplished by human wisdom and ability alone. It will certainly be realized when we receive the support of the spiritual world based on sincere devotional prayers offered here at Cheonshimwon [Editor’s note: prayer hall located in Gapyeong], along with Heaven’s wisdom and power. […]

Translated from Korean transcript. The English may not render fully the intended meaning of the Korean text, and inaccuracies may occur. The text should not be taken as an official version.

Featured image above: Entering the Kingdom. Illustration used by Dr. Yong-cheon Song during his speech 11th Oct. 2024. Photo: Screenshot from live transmission by PeaceTV.

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