Session 7

Good morning everyone. We could not believe and understand God's heart, but from now on we hope that our heart will be able to come back to this original human mind and become again like a lake. Then we will be able to see heaven or feel heaven. Do you actually feel heaven when you leave? Because we still have our fallen human nature, living in this life is really hard. We live without feeling God's heart and our original mind. So today, with this open mind, let's start the Parents Life Course.

Yesterday, I spoke in the first hour and gave you the reason and proof why True Father is the Parents. I explained how he received the call and how he decided to have a heart to start and continue his mission. Of course, I can keep speaking about that, but because there's no more time today, I know that there are many things happening in London as well, and it's hard for you to go back home. So I'm going to try and finish our lecture at 6:00 p.m.

In True Father's life, he lived three types of life: as a Messiah, as True Parents, and as King of Kings. In the first part of his life, from 1960 onwards, he was able to help fallen nature and live a life of true parents. From 2001 up to now, he has been living as King of Kings, making the invisible God become like a visible God through them. God is actually living as King of Kings through them in a physical way.

I'm going to ask you a question: True Father resembles God. What do you think about that? Do you believe that he is equal to God? There's a subtopic in the Divine Principle that discusses whether Jesus and True Parents are the same as God. Did anyone read that? Philip asked Jesus to show him God, and Jesus replied, 'If you saw me, you saw God.' What does that mean? It means he is God. Jesus was able to say this because he was one with the Father. He had completed that relationship, and that's why he could say that.

True Father also has the same heart as Jesus and shares the same mission. He is one with God. His life as a Messiah, True Parents, and King of Kings shows that God could come into him and reside in him. The fact that he is living together with God is real life. The Messiah is sent, not chosen; he is the direct son of God. There is only one Messiah, someone who does not come from a fallen lineage, chosen as a direct son of God. This was the same situation for Adam, the first Adam, and the second Adam, Jesus, and now the third Adam, True Father.

When True Father realized he had to become the Messiah, he lived a substantial life to save humankind. His mission can be summarised in five points. First, he has to find and proclaim the truth. When human beings fell, they lost the word, so they must find the truth again and return to God's lineage. Secondly, the mission of the Messiah is to recreate and complete Eve. Amongst the women on Earth, one person is chosen. Eve lost eight aspects of her heart when she fell, and in order to restore her, she must find the right Adam and get married.

Thirdly, he has to complete human beings on Earth and in the spirit world. He needs to restore both realms. Fourthly, he needs to liberate God and complete freedom. How can a fallen human being liberate God? This question arises in Christian theology. The Unification Church is called to address this. To become a parent, you need children. Children make you a parent. God is the Father of human beings, but he needs us to recognise him as a parent. If we cannot complete ourselves, God cannot be completed as a parent either.

Fifth, his mission is to create female angels and complete the angelic world. Up to now, the angelic world has only had male angels. Everything must go in pairs, and without a pair, nothing can generate energy. God first created angels, but they were not created to reproduce. Once human beings are completed, God can become one with them. Human beings are the second form of God. This is a very important point. Once human beings are completed, then God gets completed as well.

When God is completed, He will be able to interact with the Angelic world and be a Creator as well. I will explain that more in the following slides. Today, it's raining and a bit dark, which might be why many people feel tired. When I finish, I will give you a test about the life and mission of True Father, and we will see how many can do it. I hope that all of you will achieve 100% in remembering these five points. Let's read them together: the first is the completion of truth through truth and faith; the second is the completion of Eve; the third is the completion of human beings; the fourth is God's completion; and the fifth is the completion of angels. These are the five missions of our True Father, so keep them in your mind as we continue the lecture.

In True Parents' life, they accomplished their mission. On the 26th of September 1998, True Father said, "I carried the cross of true love," as I mentioned yesterday. True Father came as a direct son who was not tainted by the fallen world. He knows all the truth and has faith, and because he is one with God, he must teach human beings about the original world. There is a gap between us and God, as we are not one with Him. For example, it would be difficult for him to tell us to live as if we were in our original form, as no one would understand. The Messiah must comprehend the life and laws of this world to guide us through the different stages necessary for restoring humanity, which is a painful and difficult process because we often do not understand.

True Father has expressed that he has carried the cross of true love throughout his life. In 2009, he stated that in order to resurrect and perfect us, he created different conditions and died seven times. For instance, Jesus, the second Adam, was born once and died once, but True Father experienced the pain of dying seven times while still living. This journey involved various types of deaths, including the Holy One ceremony, which allowed him to create the third seed. If we ignore this, we may misunderstand his intentions, thinking that during his marriage, he merely sought physical relationships. However, he faced many challenges, including Satan's attempts to dominate him. It is crucial to understand that he was striving to overcome these obstacles to fulfil his role as the true Messiah.

True Father went through seven deaths and eight resurrections, living a life that encompassed the four core attributes of God. It is essential to consider whether we possess God's characteristics or Satan's. If humanity had not fallen, we would embody God's core attributes. The Messiah must help humanity regain these attributes, which is the main point of this lecture. In a speech on the perfection of love in 1999, True Father identified 16 attributes of God, separating them into internal and external attributes. The internal attributes are absolute, unique, unchanging, and eternal, while the external attributes include creativity, subjectivity, relationship, and unification. The internal attributes can be seen in our external forms, and understanding these is vital.

To explain the internal attributes, they are absolute, unique, unchanging, and eternal. When you recite the family pledge, you may have heard these terms frequently. True Father explained that absolute and unique attributes are paired, and unchanging and eternal attributes are also interconnected. Each attribute contains elements of the others, but they can also be understood separately. Absolute refers to law and order, which God followed during the six days of creation. He created everything according to His own law and order, and even though He completed creation, He adhered to His own laws. If God does not follow His own laws, who will? Therefore, He had to become one with the law and complete the laws of creation.

Next, we consider uniqueness. For example, if I come to you and say, "You are God's child, and He loves you uniquely," that love is a one-to-one relationship. While God loves everyone individually, each person feels that love uniquely. In a family, a parent shares love with each child, and although the first child may feel special, the parent loves all children equally. This is how God's love works; He gives each person 100% of His love, creating a unique relationship with each individual. Unchanging nature refers to the fact that true love does not change. For instance, gold and diamonds are considered unchanging treasures in this world. Even if they are subjected to extreme conditions, their essence remains the same. Similarly, God's love is unchanging, despite humanity's mistakes over thousands of years. His heart of love and desire to restore us remain constant, which is why He continues to reach out to us.

Finally, we discuss eternity. Eternal love is complex, much like love itself. If I love someone 70%, they may not respond fully to my requests because they do not feel my complete love. However, if I give 100% of my love, even after I die, that love will remain in their hearts, allowing me to live on through them. God's love is like this; He gives 100% to everyone, which is why it lasts eternally. Even if some people have lost their mothers, the love they received continues to resonate within them.

When a parent passes away, their love can still resonate within us. For instance, after the physical death of a mother or father, we may find ourselves recalling their love during difficult times. This reflection can lead us to appreciate the love we received from them, which shapes our understanding of love itself. If we consider that God offers us 100% love, we can begin to feel this eternal love in our lives. By resembling God and giving our love fully to others, we can also achieve a form of eternity in their hearts. This concept of love is absolute, unique, and unchanging, remaining constant regardless of circumstances. It is a love that is eternal and deeply rooted within us, reflecting the Divine Principle.

In a world where humanity has fallen, understanding this love becomes more challenging. If we had not fallen, our minds and hearts would naturally comprehend and embody this love. The internal attributes of our minds create an external form, which manifests in our relationships and creativity. Subjectivity, for example, is the ability to love and create. It involves understanding the needs of our partners and helping them grow. As subjects, we must recognise the unique qualities and talents of those around us, supporting them in their development.

To illustrate subjectivity, consider a leader tasked with a goal, such as witnessing to 300 new individuals. This leader can approach the task as a mere order or as a mission. If they frame it as a mission, they can inspire their congregation to see it as a vision rather than a chore. By recognising the individual talents of each member, the leader can assign roles that align with their strengths, fostering creativity and enthusiasm. This approach transforms a simple task into a joyful opportunity for personal growth and fulfilment, allowing members to thrive in their unique abilities.

Subjectivity is not limited to church leadership; it extends to family dynamics as well. When guiding the next generation, we must consider how to inspire them rather than merely instructing them. Understanding their dreams and abilities allows us to help them develop their internal missions. True subjectivity involves nurturing the creativity of our partners, which can be broken down into three types: absolute faith, absolute love, and absolute obedience. These elements are essential for fostering creativity and growth in ourselves and others.

Absolute faith is living in alignment with our conscience and being one with God. It requires selflessness and a commitment to act without shadows of doubt or selfishness. When we embody absolute faith, we become aligned with the divine attributes of God. This alignment allows us to transcend our fallen nature and embrace our original characteristics. In this state, we can experience restoration and fulfilment in our lives.

Absolute love, on the other hand, is about completing others to find our own completion. It is a reciprocal relationship where we support our partners in achieving their potential. For instance, a wife finds her value through her husband's recognition of her as his wife. This relationship is not about self-serving actions but rather about serving one another. A wife should support her husband wholeheartedly, while a husband should recognise his wife's role in his own completion. This mutual dependence fosters a harmonious and fulfilling relationship, reflecting the true nature of love.

Your husband, when you just go around and see a nice girl, you just turn your head. But who makes your husband when you're looking at other people? Your wife. Only my wife. So then what I do, your wife, then I am the subject. I'm the husband; you have to listen to me. If you don't do what I say, I will not be able to move. Our family will not continue; it will not function properly. Would you think that you'll be a husband without your wife? Do you think that you can just live without your partner? You see your position; it's just thanks to your partner that you can become complete. Your husband can only help you to become complete, and the only reason why you are a husband is because your wife has helped you to complete yourself. Then why don't you let the person complete you? Why are you trying to complete yourself? Your position will never change with that kind of mindset because your partner will help you change. Why are you asking other people to help? Why are you living that way? If I want to change, if I want to grow, if I want to develop, I want to become complete. Who has the key? Who's the only person that can know my position? It's only my partner.

How can you become a wife if the husband doesn't approve of your position? Who makes you a parent? Your children. They are the only people that can call you father and mother; they are the ones that make you a parent. So what do you do? Why are you treating your children as possessions? You cannot become a parent in that way. In order to be complete as a parent, you have to let your children complete you, and then it will work both ways. If you want to be a lawyer, what kind of job do you have to do? You have to become the father of law. If your children become a president, then you become the father or mother of a president; your level goes up. The more you let your children grow and complete themselves, the more you become the parent of such children. Why is it that you don't dress well, you don't eat well, and you make your children sacrifice? You tell them to do everything for you, only to complete what? What is the purpose of doing that? If you want to help your children complete themselves, you have to try and give 100% effort into your children. That will help the children to complete themselves, and of course, you will be completed as a parent. Your husband and wife's levels will go up to the same level.

If you want to grow, then of course you have to give that much effort into your children because it's a give and take. If I want to make my wife complete, if I want to help my children or my members reach a certain level, I have to be in that position. The same goes for parents, wives, and husbands; they are the ones that will help me reach my level because they acknowledge me and help me get to that level. Do you understand? The teacher's position, whether he comes from a university, is not determined by how clever he is. There are some teachers who are very clever, but do you think that makes them a teacher? Even if they are clever, it doesn't mean they can teach. If there is nobody to learn from them, then they will not be able to be a teacher. There is no point. For me to become a teacher, I should have disciples; I should have people that want to learn from me. Once I get them to learn from me, then I become a teacher, and I will receive appreciation from the students, allowing me to be completed as a teacher.

So who is anyone's president? How does it work for a president? Who makes the president? Again, it's the people of the country. What do you feel when you hear this lecture? In this world, because of the fallen nature and what happened in the beginning, we all have the characteristics of Satan. We are only thinking about our own selfishness; we don't even think about how to help the other person grow. Our hearts are occupied by selfishness. But normally, if we are able to help the other person grow, then of course we get to that position because we are acknowledged as that. The more we give to that person, the more unchanging we are to that person, then the love will remain in them for us, and we will live in that person forever. As much as I give, I will remain in that person. This is actually how it should have been originally.

Now that I'm hearing this, I'm becoming very surprised. I'm a blessed couple, and I know that I have to act this way. But my wife is Japanese; she doesn't know how to cook, she doesn't clean properly, and she doesn't speak English. She has nothing really good that I can see. So what? The theory is really good, but I can't even give 1% of myself because if I didn't give, my family would perish. That's what someone said in another lecture; a very clever man. Do you think that's what it is? I think there are some people that might feel this now; that's why they're laughing. I want you to feel how it is. Look at the baby; a baby is born after how many months? Ten months. These days, kids are born after ten months, and when they start walking, how long does it take for them to be able to stand up? After they start walking, it takes about a year. But these days, because of good nutrition, they do it in ten months. This little kid starts walking, and then they fall. They try, they fall. That's how it is; by repeating and repeating, they stand up after walking and falling. The parents see that hard work. This is what the parents say: 'Oh, you stupid guy, when will you start walking? Why can't you become a normal person?' Is there anyone that speaks like that? Why don't we have people like that? Because when they walk and fall, the parents see that there is nothing to be ashamed of. They just cry. They stand up and cry. When the kids know nothing, they cry whether they're hungry or when they fall. Every day, they go to the hospital; it's not only one time. When your child cries, that child cannot even stand up. When they are lying down and crying all night, there are many times the parents are annoyed and tired, but there's nothing they can do. Babies are not good; there's nothing the baby can do. Sorry, the baby, one day when they're happy, just smiles, and then the mother and father look at that face, and they just look at the world and forgive everything. They feel like he owns the whole world. When that kid smiles, he has this face like he owns the whole world, and the parents feel happy and full of joy. Why is it like that? That child does nothing; he doesn't have to do anything. But why are you happy? Because as a parent, when you see the child, you see the future of the child. You can see how he will be when he completes and reaches his potential. You dream for that child, and his happy face makes you look at your wife. Even if there are nine things she cannot do, just think about all the good things she has for her future. What can you do for her? Do you have the picture of your wife with you? Do you feel that she will be able to complete herself soon? Do you see the talent of your wife? Yes? Really? What's her dream? Oh, come on, what is it? If you don't know, just tell me. Oh, she wants to be an artist. What's your husband's dream? To be a son of God? Oh my God! What is really very strange is that some people live together and don't actually know the dream of their husband or wife. Do you know why? Because God is very fair. Even handicapped or sick people, people with broken legs, any type of people, He still sees their talent and dreams. He can see their potential, and once they are completed, they have their own. He can see them grow and feel for them. Who created the standard for handsome boys and beautiful girls? Are you brainwashed by the videos and the media? Like, the height has to be this way, the look has to be like that, the form of his face—this is Satan's world. That's how they created this mass media; Satan uses mass media to create all these false ideas of what a human is, what a handsome guy is, and what a beautiful girl is. Is that true? When God gives you the ability to complete yourself through your partner, there are many ways that you can actually be one. You have to believe that there are so many ways that you can make your talents grow. Look at your husband's spirit and everything spiritually, and then trust.

You can do nine things out of ten. For example, you can do nine out of ten, and one thing is to smile. That's the baby. But that smile can help you see the future and help you see the dream of the child. You don't see any of his problems or failings because of that one smile. You don't see all the trouble he makes you go through. What is it that he does? Do you see what he can do? Do you see her mistakes? Yes? He's shaking his head because he's laughing. I know he knows. I'll tell you one thing: I'm telling you just one thing. One thing is for you to see the potentials inside each of them. Once you have seen that potential, whatever mistakes they have, just pretend as if you haven't seen those mistakes or problems. Don't see their failings; see that one good thing. Why do you have to look at all the nine things? There is no meaning in that because it doesn't help you as a wife to grow; it doesn't help you as a husband to develop. So then, look at that one good thing that this wife has, and then be able to make that one thing develop. You, as a husband, will go to that level. Why do you just focus on the nine things that she can't do? Then you let Satan invade. It's not like that; it's not how it should be. My wife, how many percent do you think I helped my wife to develop? Just tell me the truth. Don't just look around and see if someone you know is looking at me and then start saying a lie. Thirty percent? So how many percent do you think you helped your wife to accomplish herself? What's your point? Is he also thirty percent? So you could only help your wife grow to a thirty percent level? The amount of percentage you give to your wife is the same amount of percentage you have received at the same level. Even I know that I'm living in this time, and Father has actually given me the blessing. Even if I'm reborn, I'm going to live this way with this kind of girl, with this kind of husband. This is how some people think. But your percentage is exactly equal to the percentage you help your spouse or partner to grow. Who is the one that should help your wife to grow? It's you. You're the only one that can help your wife grow. By helping her, you can grow yourself. Your responsibility, the responsibility of helping her to get to a level, is by yourself. It's because you cannot go up to a certain level that your wife has not gone up. When you don't have the ability to help your wife grow, then of course you will not grow. Don't you think so? Why don't you grow that ability? So our blessed couples, now what do you think we should do after Foundation Day? During Foundation Day, externally, the third Adam, True Father, would have made his wife grow up to the eighth level and would have helped God to become completed. That's the first thing that will happen. Secondly, we have to become children of God and help them complete themselves. Why did the Bible say we believed we look like God? Of course, we have to be able to look like the core attributes of God. We have to try our best. That's the main thing: absolute love and helping our partner to grow.

England's potential allows all of you to grow because you will strive to help your partners grow. This model resembles a family. When True Father first spoke of absolute obedience, he referred to a different era; it is not the time of Moses anymore. Obedience is not merely about following rules; it is about our efforts to remove our fallen nature and selfishness, distancing ourselves from Satan. In Heaven's perspective, obedience is about humility and helping others. If you obey, you will find happiness in your role of assisting others in their growth.

There is a deeper meaning in True Father's words regarding absolute obedience. He stated that if you cannot be one with your partner, you cannot truly be obedient. Therefore, you must maintain a positive outlook towards them. God's attribute is absolute positivity. The concept of positivity is also explored in the book and film 'The Secret', which discusses the energy of the universe. Those who embody positive energy will find that the universe supports them, while those with negative mindsets attract negativity and remain stuck in a cycle of despair.

Consider the story of a man who was perceived as gay, which affected his self-esteem and led to depression. After seeking help, he learned to appreciate his unique qualities, which transformed his outlook. With newfound positivity, he excelled in his career and eventually became a millionaire. This illustrates the importance of mindset; are you more positive or negative? After Sunday service, do you discuss the positive aspects of your experience, or do you focus on the negatives?

In your relationships, do you engage in conversations that uplift or bring down? Reflect on who occupies your heart and mind. As a blessed family, you should embody the attributes of God and strive to live positively. This positive energy will return to you. God speaks of absolute love and positivity, and if we had not failed, we would embody these attributes, living in a world that reflects God's nature.

Absolute love involves striving to complete your partner, and in doing so, you will find your own completion. Husbands should consider their wives' needs, and vice versa. This mutual support fosters growth. However, if either partner views themselves as superior, it leads to a downward spiral. The husband must take the lead as the subject, giving himself fully to his wife. This is the essence of absolute love.

The story of Abraham exemplifies this principle. He lived in alignment with his conscience and was vertically united with God. His wife followed his lead, demonstrating selflessness and love. This mutual devotion allowed their family to thrive. In contrast, Adam's family struggled because they could not feel God's presence. Subjectivity in relationships, rooted in absolute love and obedience, fosters growth and unity.

When you achieve oneness with God, it extends to your family, nation, tribe, and ultimately the world. This concept of unification is essential. If we can embody these attributes of absoluteness, we will experience unique relationships with God and with each other, creating a world that reflects God's desires.