Even though the power of one person may be weak, when a message of righteousness, of what is right, comes from that one person, that message can move the hearts of others to become one large message that opposes the forces of evil.
The Bible also emphasizes the importance of one righteous person. That person was the young man Jesus. Because of Jesus, many people on Earth were able to open their eyes to the value of light and life, and to pursue eternal life, not bound by physical death. Therefore, by living according to the word of truth in this world, one can understand the precious value of true freedom.
On the night of December 3rd, due to distorted greed and judgment, a state of emergency, unthinkable in a modern liberal democratic country, was brazenly declared in South Korea by one ruler and their collaborating forces. However, South Korea unexpectedly had citizens who were awake and aware, and even with their lives at risk, members of parliament entered the National Assembly hall and, with more than half of the quorum of parliamentarians, voted to lift martial law, thus thwarting the emergency decree.
Following this, through the participation of countless citizens, especially young people in their 20s and 30s, a concerted effort across all generations led to the impeachment of the president. In this protest, South Korea wrote a new chapter in its protest culture. While previous protests were mainly focused on resistance, this time, the participation of young people exposed to K-pop and other elements created a shift toward a protest culture resembling a cultural festival. International media also paid keen attention to this event.
Although the president was impeached, the president and their collaborating forces did not repent, instead resisting. In particular, the People Power Party (the party to which the president belonged) even claimed the legitimacy of rebellion, provoking the anger of almost the entire nation, excluding some far-right factions. The People Power Party was pushed to the brink of dissolution, becoming a burden on the nation or, in other words, a "rebellion-collaborating party".
In this situation, the courage of a woman in her 20s, who voiced her message and outcry to correct this, is greatly commended as a citizen and a member of the established generation. The outcry of this young woman will deliver a fresh shock and create small cracks within the far-right factions that have formed a concrete bloc in the Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do regions and other conservative strongholds.
This is an example that demonstrates the power of the righteousness of one person, as described in the Bible. Although, at times, many people have shed blood for this righteousness, other than Jesus.
We should remember that God's children enjoy freedom today because of the blood of Jesus and the blood of countless righteous people.
December 29, 2024. Chamgil
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_cRfXZa_xAo (Jtbc News Room)
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