When I first encountered the terms “spiritual adultery,”or “apostasy,” rather than feeling repulsed, I was struck by a deep curiosity about the fundamental causes and circumstances that lead to such spiritual deviations within the sacred realm of faith. And as I took a hard look at the realities of our society and religious circles today, I came to clearly understand the spiritual mechanisms at work. Since the church is often likened in the Bible to “the pure bride of Jesus Christ,” when spiritual leaders compromise rather than proclaim the truth before God’s Word, or introduce unbiblical, secular ideas into the denomination, such actions are considered spiritual adultery and a fundamental betrayal. In particular, the harmfulness of this spiritual corruption is all the more fatal because, unlike betrayal that is blatantly exposed before the public, it is carried out cunningly and covertly from the pulpit while wearing the cloak of a sheep.
As we navigated last year’s sudden declaration of martial law and the subsequent turbulent political and social upheaval, the true nature of secular globalism—deeply entrenched throughout our society—and the forces seeking to undermine the very foundations of our national system began to gradually come to light. Until now, they have attempted to silence intellectuals who spoke out with reason and common sense by labeling them as extremists or insurrectionists. However, not only the awakening younger generation but also the middle-aged generation in their 40s and 50s—who form the backbone of society—are now facing the truth of our times and discerning the reality behind this massive manipulation of public opinion. Observing certain media outlets and the privileged class that continue to distort the truth until the very end, as well as religious leaders who fail to maintain their spiritual center and compromise with secular power, I intuitively sense that this era of falsehood—one that has lost its essence—will not last long. Ultimately, I realize the great truth that no matter how many anti-Biblical bills are enacted or how hard they try to dismantle the identity of our national system, the deep Christian roots flowing beneath the foundation of the Republic of Korea will never be easily shaken.
The answer lies precisely in the analysis of a certain scholar who stated, “The fact that South Korea has not become communist and that China remains in its current state is both a mystery and a miracle in human history.” This is because South Korea is a land of miracles—founded by President Syngman Rhee as Asia’s only liberal democratic nation rooted in the Christian spirit—with Galatians 5:1, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free; therefore, stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery,” serving as the cornerstone of its founding ideology. In contrast, the reality in our neighboring country—where materialistic communism and a market economy that stimulates humanity’s innate instinct for freedom are in inherent conflict—vividly illustrates the values we must uphold.
The truly serious problem, however, lies in the corruption of hypocritical politicians who cleverly position themselves as defenders of the weak while appearing to monopolize justice; a biased media that blinds the public’s eyes and ears; and, above all, spiritual leaders who, through heretical ideas and secular compromises, lead believers’ souls away from the truth. The sacred authority of the pulpit has plummeted to rock bottom because of those who remain utterly silent even in the face of a crisis where national values are collapsing, and those who, under the pretext that religion and politics must be separated, espouse a “both-sides-are-to-blame” argument while subtly advocating for secular ideologies. The very place where God’s justice should be proclaimed has become a venue for whispering excuses for compromise and a hotbed of spiritual deception that urges everything to be covered up with indiscriminate grace; this is why believers who long for the truth are leaving the established pulpits.
Perhaps this is not so much that believers are leaving the church, but rather a grave spiritual sign that God’s presence is being withdrawn from places that have lost their essence. As Romans 1:28 states, “Since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them over to the depraved minds they had,” I realize that God’s very act of abandoning leaders who have forsaken the truth to their depraved minds is already the beginning of the most terrifying spiritual judgment. That is why, even today, I break the stillness of the early morning to record the events of our times on my blog, and I open the Bible in search of the living water of truth that will quench my thirst. Even if the world is in chaos, I reaffirm my resolve once again to follow only Jesus Christ, like the voice of John the Baptist crying out in the wilderness. I begin this day with vigor, holding aloft the lamp of truth as I step out into the world.
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