3) Figures representing Christianity
14. John Wycliffe (c. 1330-1384, English philosopher, theologian and reformer)
How dare they deny the truth that saves humankind
I thought a good deal before I participated in this seminar. There was no little disturbance of people around it. I myself also was perplexed. That is because I heard that everyone who participated this seminar changed their view and way of thinking, and I thought this group is weird.
But I decided not to be like that, because I have a mind that can make rational judgments, and so I courageously made my decision to attend. But from the first lecture, something strongly led my mind. Nothing went as I wanted. I could not but shed tears over and over again.
This group was weird; that much was true! But unbearable pain came into my whole body as the lecture went deeper and deeper. Poor God! I could feel God behind history for such a long time, waiting for us to be restored.
At the same time I could feel Reverend Moon's keen suffering and deep sadness for humankind. Through Divine Principle, we can know the miserable God who has been waiting for his children, and the vivid figure of the Master trying to overcome all the difficulties until he could find the Divine Principle.
We can know how the sad history started when Satan took man and woman out of the peace of the Garden of Eden. But there are groups of people, not small in size, who reject without knowing what Divine Principle really is. I could not stand with the negative voices echoing in my ears; they broke my heart.
I could do nothing but shed tears ceaselessly. How have I lived not knowing of God's providence? How can I make those people who are refusing it understand the greatness of Divine Principle? I felt pain and pricking in my mind. I naturally feel an impulse to convey the new truth.
I want to go out with a microphone and shout it out. The lecturers are not just lecturing; they are appealing earnestly. I fear nothing in front of this marvelous truth. If I summarize my impressions of this seminar, I can just express that "it is an amazing fact."
At the beginning I didn't intend to believe it, but all the parts are logical and clear, so I can't deny even one word with my knowledge. I was just surprised. And I would like to celebrate Reverend Moon and praise him highly, the True Messiah of humankind. Is that enough for the impression?
John Wycliffe 2001. 10. |
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