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Difficulties Develop Character In Children

Iron gets stronger by being heated. This principle should be considered when educating children.

Cheon Seong Gyeong 1645

    Even the microorganisms, which practice their own forms of love, take pride in the fact that they were also created to play their part within the same realm of the ideal of creation, which is represented by the universal pair system. They are proud of the fact that although you are big and they are small, if they can unite with you and give you a part of themselves, they are more than willing to share themselves with you for eternity. They are different from fallen human beings. The creation of one chemical substance signifies that the plus and the minus elements have found and become one with each other. How silly human beings are by comparison! They are in fact essentially disharmonious, and this is the problem. (209-189, 1990.11.29)

Cheon Seong Gyeong 1438

    Why are tribal messiahs necessary? If there are no tribal messiahs, then all the families cannot be connected between themselves. Without this, you cannot have your hometown. I have my own hometown but you do not have one. After restoring all the families, there will come the age of registration in the future. Once the age of registration comes, tribal formation will take place. The order in which you register will determine your position. Those who register first will be the elders and a new system will be developed so that they can be attended in the same manner as you attend your ancestors. Only when the whole world is transformed accordingly, will the heavenly kingdom on earth be realized. (210‑273, 1990.12.25)

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:

Faith education is far more important than regular school education because having true faith and putting it into practice naturally develops your creative power. Children of Blessed Families should receive an education of the heart to build true character, learn standard moral norms to become proud chosen people, and use specialized gifted programs to fully express their God-given talents for God’s will. When students feel tired of studying, it is usually because they are being selfish; instead, they should study with a life-or-death seriousness, believing that learning a single new word or sentence can save millions of people. To make children strong and resilient, parents should consider putting them through trials and harsh discipline—just like tigers raising their cubs or iron being hardened by heat—rather than spoiling them. Ultimately, even if poor parents cannot provide material wealth, giving deep love from the marrow of their bones teaches children to be unselfishly devoted and loyal, which explains why the most loving and filial children often come from humble families.

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A Wife can Stand as an Equal in Position to Her Husband

If her husband is absent, the wife should be able to take his place.

Cheon Seong Gyeong 1954

    Now you must not think about any success or goal that centers on your own self. The reason I demand Japan’s success is to obtain success for the entire world. If you, of all people, can stand together and carry out the heavenly mission of restoring Japan, we would not need even twenty more years. Sacrificial offerings will be needed continuously in order to fulfill that mission. Sacrificial offerings should not be made from their own subjective viewpoint. In dealing with the whole, they should be determined existentially centering on God. That is the mission of a sacrificial offering. To become a sacrificial offering you must absolutely refrain from putting forth your own subjective perspective. (15-84, 1965.9.29)

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:

A wife has the important responsibility to support her husband’s success and act as his equal partner, stepping in to take his place whenever he is away. Marriage naturally includes both good and bad times, but a wife should not be discouraged by poverty or simple clothes, as her husband’s deep love and gratitude for her are more valuable than diamonds. Couples should avoid petty arguments and focus on God’s will, while husbands should show visible love by celebrating their wives’ birthdays and using prayer to deeply understand their wives’ moods and feelings. Ultimately, genuine love transforms how a couple interacts; when true love is present, even harsh words or correction can strengthen a marriage, whereas actions without love only cause pain and destruction. Continue reading “A Wife can Stand as an Equal in Position to Her Husband”

Educate Your Children and Become a Three Generation God-Centered Family

The big problem is how the three generations of the children of our Blessed Families can live with me.

Cheon Seong Gyeong 1262

    Who is the Messiah? He is the true parent. Then why do people need true parents? It is because they need to be engrafted to the original lineage through true parents’ love. Fallen humankind cannot rid itself of the original sin without the advent of true parents. Likewise, without the true parents, people cannot advance to the place where they can receive the Blessing on the perfected level as sin-free and liberated beings. (35-216, 1970.10.19)

Cheon Seong Gyeong 1475   

    God’s invisible form is symbolically reflected in all parts of our body. Whose eyes do ours resemble? God’s! Hence, when you closely study the facial features of human beings, you see that the eyes are set deeper than other features. The deep-set eyes can thus observe everything. Next, the nose symbolizes Adam and Eve. It rests at the center. Next, the mouth symbolizes all the things of creation. It is horizontal and encloses thirty-two teeth, or four times eight, based on all the things of creation in the world and the number four. Next, the ears symbolize all directions. The features found above the neck symbolize heaven. In other words, it is the information center of heaven. (201- 83, 1990.3.4)

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:

True Father’s main concern is not preserving the church’s name, but ensuring that people inherit the tradition of the True Parents and properly educate the next generations. Although early church members suffered like refugees, families must now focus on winning spiritual battles to settle down and leave a proud legacy of overcoming hardship that is worth more than money. To become meritorious subjects in the spirit world, three generations must unite in faith, with parents boldly passing down a heavenly tradition of serving God and the nation rather than focusing on material comfort. Ultimately, by aligning with God’s global fortune and living for the sake of the world and eternity, families become a strong, protected seed that brings joy to all humankind and guarantees God’s continuous blessing. Continue reading “Educate Your Children and Become a Three Generation God-Centered Family”

Arrogance Is Your Enemy

Arrogance and stubbornness are the natures and elements of Satan.

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Cheon Seong Gyeong 994

What does it mean for you to serve with all your heart, with your entire mind, and with all your devotion? It means to offer your life. Is there anything greater than that? To devote yourself with all your heart means giving up your life. To serve with all your mind and devotion means giving up your life. Isn’t there a saying, “Sincerity moves heaven?” Is there a limit to sincerity, an end to one’s devotion? Put your life on the line and offer devotion. God will recognize the person who is ready to sacrifice his life and offer a life of devotion. (38-242, 1971.1.8)

Cheon Seong Gyeong 1400

   After the Blessing of 3.6 Million Couples, it will be a downhill ride – descent is easy. That will be the 36 million Couples: the growth stage. What follows is the Blessing of 360 Million Couples; by then we would reach level terrain at the bottom of the hill. Descending there, we can return to the state of Adam’s family before the Fall. By achieving this, we are entering the age when parents will bless their children. From this point on, you can perform the preliminary Blessing ceremonies yourselves. Recognized as John the Baptist families, you will be able to do that in the name of the True Parents. (287-144, 1997.9.14) Continue reading “Arrogance Is Your Enemy”

The Only Missing Thing in Spirit World would Be a True Person

Have you ever wailed and prayed through the night for the sake of a new guest?

Cheon Seong Gyeong 2108  

    What is the method to bring about unification? Living for the sake of others. Then, in uniting the North and South, should we do what Kim Il-sung says? We are not doing what Kim Il-sung says. Everywhere love dwells is good and desirable, and if we stand in this good position of being able to give eternally, the North and South will be united. Now, if we just establish an eternal foundation on which to give at a level higher than the current living standards of the people in the North, then communist propaganda will have no affect. If South Korea excels in all fields including economics, living standard and education, and stands in the position of giving eternally, the North Koreans will unite with us even if they are told not to. (36-76, 1970.11.15)

Cheon Seong Gyeong 1348

    After restoring the people, we need to restore the land. I toured forty nations around the world to establish holy grounds. I was able to do this because I had established the standard existing prior to the Fall in Korea. I established holy grounds in 105 places in forty nations around the world. The 120 Couples symbolize 120 nations. From this day forward, we need to establish 120 holy grounds. (16-7, 1963.12.21)

Cheon Seong Gyeong
Selected Speeches of Rev. Sun Myung Moon 

Book 7
Etiquette and Ceremonies
Chapter 3

Worship Service and Etiquette in Church Life

Summary:
In the spirit world, the most valuable thing you can offer is the fact that you helped others become true, good people. Because of this, “witnessing”—or sharing your faith with others—is the most important thing you can do, and it requires your total heart and devotion rather than money or material things. You are encouraged to love people so deeply that you would sacrifice anything for them, even losing sleep or crying for their sake as if they were your own family. To succeed, you must study people’s feelings and stay focused on them with an unchanging heart, no matter how much time or effort it takes. By giving your life and love completely to help save others, you fulfill your spiritual purpose and receive that same love back in return. Continue reading “The Only Missing Thing in Spirit World would Be a True Person”