Recently, I had an in-depth conversation with my family about the rapidly changing international situation. During the conversation, one family member strongly criticized President Trump’s military actions regarding Iran, citing concerns about international law and interference in Iran’s internal affairs. As I listened to the discussion, I wanted to explain the allegations of interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election—which global security experts and U.S. intelligence agencies are taking very seriously—the true nature of the forces behind assassination attempts on key leaders, and the opaque international political dynamics centered on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. However, I couldn’t help but feel a strange sense of regret at seeing that, despite their pride as intellectuals, they were not paying close attention to the true nature of the massive forces driving world affairs behind the scenes or to the security crises at hand.
Without letting my emotions get the better of me, I explained—as calmly as possible—the harsh human rights reality faced by Iranian citizens under the theocratic dictatorship and the stark differences in stance between the United States and the international community. I also added why fundamental change and reform of the Iranian regime align with universal human justice. It was truly heartbreaking to see people remain indifferent to the suffering of the Iranian people—who have been groaning under the deprivation of freedom for decades under an absolute dictatorship—while being swept up by the biased framing of the mass media and raising only fragmented voices of condemnation.
However, as the debate continued, I was suddenly reminded of the spiritual truth that God always chooses the humble to carry out His justice. I confess that, until just a few years ago, I, too, was ignorant and did not fully understand this vast underlying reality of international affairs. While ignorance of the truth is certainly something I must reflect on before God, I felt a strong sense of caution that allowing my knowledge to lead me to spiritual arrogance toward others could be an even greater sin. I resolved not to rashly condemn or judge anyone, and instead concluded the conversation by quietly recommending the interview video of model Hoda Nikou, who had candidly exposed the reality in Iran.
During the time of reflection that followed, I gained great insight from the broadcast “Kim Chae-hwan’s Current Affairs.” Although he is not a full-time pastor, he very clearly pointed out that the most basic rights humans should enjoy—freedom of the press, assembly, and expression—stem directly from Christian values and religious freedom, which allow us to read the Bible and worship freely. At the same time, he posed piercing questions to certain leaders of megachurches who remain silent in the face of societal contradictions or seek to evade the fundamental spiritual battle, as well as to the cowardly “fake pacifists” hiding behind the guise of peace. Along with the fundamental question, “Is this truly the proper conduct for those entrusted with God’s Word?” his grave warning—that if the church does not spiritually awaken and serve as a bulwark, South Korea will embark on a path of irreversible systemic crisis and the collapse of constitutional order—pierced my heart deeply.
Fortunately, alert pastors—particularly those active in new media—are boldly speaking out and opening the spiritual eyes of the faithful. Young people and students—the next generation who will shoulder the nation’s future—are also already facing the crisis of our times head-on, pouring into the streets to cry out for freedom. Whether God will judge this land with justice, as He did Sodom and Gomorrah, or dramatically restore it, as He did with the repentant Nineveh, will ultimately depend on “the earnest prayers of the righteous and their numbers.” Bearing this anguish for our nation and people, I awoke at 4 a.m. this morning and meditated on the passage from 1 Peter 5:7. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” This promise brought immense comfort to my soul as I walked through the stormy waters. As I watched the deaconesses who continue to come before the Lord’s altar from the early hours of the morning, crying out earnestly with tears, I became convinced that the driving force keeping South Korea from collapsing amid this severe crisis—and enabling it to steadfastly uphold the values of liberal democracy—comes precisely from the unseen tears and dedication of these prayerful people. Today, too, I begin the day with vigor, writing in my quiet room at dawn to awaken even one more soul and reveal the truth.
Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxieties on Him, for He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6–7)
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