Korean Christian Council New Year's Message "The Darker the World, the Clearer the Flag of Truth"

[Asia Economy Reporter Seomideum] The National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK) conveyed in its New Year's message, "Though it is darkness now, a bright morning will soon come, so cast off all things related to darkness."

On the 23rd, NCCK, through a New Year's message signed by President Pastor Kang Yeonhong and General Secretary Pastor Lee Hongjeong, stated, "God's millstone of justice may seem to turn slowly, but it crushes all evil without exception. Although the millstone of history turns so slowly that some doubt whether God exists, ultimately righteousness is revealed as righteousness and injustice as injustice." They added, "Just as stars become clearer as the night darkens, the deeper the darkness and chaos in the world, the more clearly the value of truth and the banner of hope are revealed."

They went on to mention social unrest caused by the Ukraine war, the conflict between China and Taiwan, Japan's militarization, the climate crisis, polarization, labor-management conflicts, and the Itaewon tragedy, expressing, "It is heartbreaking to watch the political sphere, which is engrossed daily in partisan strife, leaving aside truth-finding and proper mourning."

Nevertheless, they said, "God still loves us and has given us a new year. We may complain that nothing goes our way and that there is no social safety or peace, but in this turbulent history, we must hope and believe in God who personally accomplishes the work of salvation." They concluded, "We earnestly hope that the Korean church members will start the new year with a renewed historical consciousness, looking toward God's salvation and judgment."

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