Cheon Seong Gyeong 1212
First there is the foundation of faith, next comes the foundation of substance, and then comes the foundation for the Messiah. The lineage is the problem. Centering on Abel’s victorious realm, we must overcome the opposition from the United States and win over the opposition from any country in the free world. Even if the whole world is against me, I will not be driven back by that opposition. You have the Principle, so can you act arbitrarily? The Principle is like an ironclad bastion. Since God has approved this theory, you cannot do anything about it. Unless you have made a condition of loving even your enemy’s nation, even the devil himself, you have no qualification to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. So, do you know why Jesus asked God to forgive the Roman soldiers who stabbed him with a spear when he was dying on the cross? This was not something personal. Rome was upsetting the world. However, today Christianity seeks salvation on an individual basis, doesn’t it? (182-285, 1988.10.26)
Study the Unification Principle to understand about the Foundation of Faith, Foundation of Substance and Foundation to receive the Messiah.
Cheon Seong Gyeong 1020
I am at a loss for words before a devoted person. As leader of the Unification Church, when I am considering which of two people is better, I do not take into account who is handsome, but rather I look at the direction of their mind. In other words, I see whether their mind is public or personal. (31-260, 1970.6.4)
Cheon Seong Gyeong
Selections from the Speeches of Rev. Sun Myung Moon
Book 7
Etiquette and Ceremonies
Chapter 4
Tradition and Daily Etiquette of Blessed Families
Summary:
To properly educate your children, parents must first become the living standard of goodness so they can confidently ask God to help their children follow their example. Children naturally learn from their parents’ hearts, which means fathers and older siblings must take their responsibilities seriously and guide the family along the heavenly path through hard work and sacrifice. If children make mistakes, parents should not respond with anger, but should instead pray for them and guide them with tears, while remaining strong and never showing despair over difficult living conditions. Ultimately, parents should raise their children from infancy with the specific goal of serving God’s will, while teaching them to be careful and polite in their words and actions so they can grow into dignified, respectful citizens of heaven.
Section 6. Raising Children in Faith
6.1. Parents are to teach their children heavenly law
When you pray, you should do so asking God to let your children follow what you do. You should first become the standard; then your children can reach such a position. If you stand in that position first, God will lead your children in the same direction. Therefore, if you do not go in the right direction, after passing into the spirit world you will be accused of being irresponsible. (13-103, 1963.11.1)
When you educate your children, you should do so by telling them to become like their parents. (38-292, 1971.1.8)
Children learn their parents’ heart. (30-87, 1970.3.17)
When teaching your children how to live, you should teach them about the path they should follow in order to become great people, instead of just telling them to be a certain way. A father is responsible as a father, and an elder brother and elder sister are to be responsible as an elder brother and an elder sister. In other words, you should know how to cultivate an attitude that will enable you to follow the path of a true man or a true woman, and follow the heavenly way. Only after obediently continuing on this path can you become a citizen of God’s nation. (68-331, 1973.8.5)
The word “father” is a dreadful word. Unless you are a “true” father, you cannot feed and give life to your children. Through shedding blood, you gain achievements and goodness so that you can provide for your children. When your children do something wrong, you should guide them in tears toward the right way, praying for their blessing. Only then can parents be free from being indebted to their children. (14-92, 1964.6.12)
In the future, as parents, you are to embrace your children and follow heavenly law. You should never shed tears in front of your children even if your living conditions become terribly difficult and you have to live in hardship. (23-182, 1969.5.18)
When educating children, parents have to think about how to rear their children so that they can become people who can fulfill the mission for God’s will. They should think the same way when they nurse a baby. (12-134, 1963.1.25)
Children must be careful in everything they do, even if they are raised in a household with a reputable standard. In other words, even the children raised in a reputable household should be prudent in all things. Every step taken, every word uttered, every action contemplated must be prudent. Etiquette is complex. Dignified families have many useful educational resources for their children. They gather their growing children and teach them how to deal with adults, with siblings, and with parents. (42-17, 1971.2.19)
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Daily Inspiration Discussion Forum
What are ways that we can teach our children to follow the path to become a great person, versus just teaching them to be a certain way?
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