I hope you are doing well. Another week has begun. During this time, we will explore the topic of Finding Our Good Influence, which is related to the project of social insurance we are working on in the Leading Class. We will share what is necessary and have a time of discussion together. Perhaps through this series of lectures titled Finding Our Good Influence, which starts today and continues into next week, you will realize how precious this project is and how it aligns with our country's educational philosophy. I believe this will be a very beneficial time, so let's get started.

These illustrations representing good influence are delightful to look at, aren't they? I hope that our small contributions can lead to a happy world and a happy Earth, starting from our small community.

Ah, everyone knows about the poem You Ask Me by Ahn Do-hyun, which talks about coal briquettes. It says, Do not carelessly kick the ashes of the briquette. Have you ever been a warm person to anyone? How do you all feel about this? Every time I read this part, my heart feels heavy. This seemingly trivial coal briquette sacrifices itself completely to give warmth to others. It really makes me wonder if we, too, have ever been warm people for others or if we have ever sacrificed even a little for someone else. This is what the poem is questioning, right? So, every time I see this poem, it pricks my heart. I wonder, what kind of person are we? Are we truly necessary for someone? Or are we someone whose absence would not matter? Or are we someone whose absence would actually contribute to societal development? I don't think so.

You and I are certainly people who are necessary for someone. It's a question we should really consider. Throughout our lives, whether it's the environment, animals, or people, have we ever been a source of even a small amount of help to others? We often don't think much about this. It might be worth reflecting on whether we have been beneficial to the people, environment, and animals around us. Have any of you had a positive influence in your lives? It may not be significant, but I believe our students have had many opportunities to do so, even if they weren't particularly aware of it. However, over the course of about 20 years, you have likely influenced those around you without even realizing it.

How can we make an impact in one area, and where should we start? What should we begin with? As we reflect on our shortcomings, if we gather our energies, can we really make a difference in this world? I’ve been pondering these questions, and I truly wonder what kind of person I want to be. Through this semester's classes, I hope our small efforts will come together, and our ideas will converge, leading to greater interest in the things we can cherish in our surroundings. I wish for us to be able to implement these ideas in reality.

Now, if I were to summarize the educational philosophy of our country in one sentence, it emphasizes the importance of good influence. Have you all thought about this? The educational philosophy of our country is based on the concept of Hongik Ingan, which means benefiting humanity. This guiding philosophy serves as the foundation for all educational activities and underpins everything we do in our classes.

Education is influenced by this educational ideology. What follows is that widely, humans should act according to what is beneficial. This is not just about Hong. In fact, the ideology of humanity is found in the myth of Dangun. According to the records, there is a figure named Hwanung, the son of Hwanin. Hwanin is said to have existed with God. Hwanung, the son of God, wanted to descend to the human world because he had a desire to rule over the world. This desire stems from his role as the main character, but he wanted to give humans the opportunity to thrive. From a human perspective, the son of God also wished to descend to the human world. In any case, Hwanin understood his son's intentions, and when he looked down from Taebaek Mountain, he saw that the land was suitable for humanity. Thus, he decided that it would be beneficial for humans to flourish widely.

In the context of our country's educational philosophy, it is stated that those who follow the path of benefiting others will prosper. This is the essence of our educational ideal. The recommendation from our national education philosophy is not merely about individual success or personal advancement; rather, it emphasizes that personal development should contribute to societal progress and benefit others. Therefore, our education aims to nurture individuals who will positively impact their communities. Ultimately, whether in elementary schools, kindergartens, or universities, the fundamental goal is to emotionally and intellectually develop students, ensuring that they do not just find personal satisfaction but also grow into individuals who can uplift those around them.

At the forefront, the educational philosophy ultimately leads me to believe that it can be expressed as the good influence we talk about. The purpose of education is not just for individual success but to cultivate understanding and empathy in others. Keeping this in mind, I think everyone can relate to the significance of the projects we undertake in our country. The motto of the school you attend is People who change the world are the people of Jesus. Of course, I'm not speaking from a strictly religious standpoint. Whether or not one is a Christian, the motto of our university resonates with the concept of good influence mentioned in the regulations. Our goal is to change the world with the love of Christ, right? This is the value that our university strives for.

So, after graduating from our university, it is very important to become a successful entrepreneur who makes a name in the world and possesses excellent abilities. However, it doesn't end there. They should contribute to changing the world with the knowledge they gained, with love, and with the humble love of Jesus. This is the essence of our university. It's a vibrant campus scene, and you all must have experienced such moments recently. Anyway, I hope you quickly find stability. Our seniors have a lot to share, but as you experience this youthful time at our university, remember that changing the world is about being people of Jesus. I hope you can reaffirm that and take pride in it. You have truly entered a great prestigious university. Now, let’s take a brief look at the Bible. In the desert where mercy was shown, we are not just the good...

이 우선 아니야. 끼친 사람인데요. 한번 볼까요. 어떤 법 교사가 일어나 예술 시험에서 아이로드 선생님께 물었습니다. 내가 무엇을 하여야 영생을 얻게 됩니까? 예수께서 이 시대의 법에 뭐라고 기록되었으며 내가 어떻게 있느냐고 대답하였습니다. 내 마음을 다하고, 목숨을 다하며, 힘을 다하고, 뜻을 다하여 주 너의 하나님을 사랑하고, 또한 내 이웃을 내 자신 같이 사랑하라. 예수께서 내 대답이 옳다. 이를 행하라. 그러면 내가 영생을 얻으리라.고 말씀하셨습니다. 그러니까 이 사람이 자기를 좀 잘 보이려고 예수께 그러면 내 이웃이 누구입니까?라고 또 묻는 것입니다. 예수께서 대답하여 이르시되, 어떤 사람이 예루살렘에서 여리고로 내려가다가 강도를 만나, 그 옷을 벗기고 때려 거의 죽은 것을 버리고 갔더라.

As a priest was going down that road, he saw him and passed by on the other side. Likewise, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, also passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn, and took care of him. The next day, he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. He said, Look after him, and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.

Take care of him; if it costs you more, I will repay you when I return. So, in my opinion, which of these three was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers? The expert in the law replied, The one who had mercy on him. Jesus told him, Go and do likewise. You know the content of this story, but the real issue is identifying a true, genuine neighbor. The man who was robbed was cared for by the good Samaritan, one of the three individuals mentioned. The Samaritan did not just pass by; he took pity on him, bandaged his wounds with oil and wine, and took care of him. This illustrates the essence of being a true neighbor. The good Samaritan exemplifies what Jesus is teaching. While I could elaborate further, the true neighbor in times of trouble is indeed the good Samaritan.

This means that Jesus himself is the representative. Neither the priest nor the law can truly be the savior of someone who is suffering. Anyway, here we see an animation of a person who is almost dead, collapsed and stripped of everything. But the priest just passes by. He’s busy with his priestly duties. The same goes for the law scholar; perhaps he finds it bothersome. 

At that time, when they received a certain amount of money, they didn't directly pass by, but rather showed compassion, bandaging the wounds. So today, we all are to be good Samaritans. That is a manifestation of Jesus' love. This is the content I was looking for, and the title is Influence Must Be Revealed.

그 어떤 선교사, 인도로 선교를 떠난 맥셀 목사님은 언어로 큰 어려움을 겪었습니다. 같은 인도어라도 지역마다 말이 많이 다르기 때문에, 어떤 지역의 선교를 가면 먼저 그 지역 언어를 제대로 배우고 나서 전도 활동을 시작해야 했습니다. 그렇게 목사님이 한 지역에 교회를 세우고 다른 지역으로 이동할 때, 그 지역에서 가장 말이 잘 통하는 청년을 찾아가 현재를 가르쳐 달라고 부탁했습니다. 그러나 그 청년은 목사님의 요청을 단번에 거절했습니다. 그래서 목사님은 돈이 좋은가 싶어서, 돈을 더 줄 테니 가르쳐 달라고 부탁했지만, 그 청년은 여전히 거절했습니다. 혹시나 선교사 대맥이 선교를 포기한 것이 아닌가 싶어서, 나는 언어를 배우는 동안 절대로 예수님을 전하지 않겠다고 말했습니다. 그래도 청년은 싫다고 하며 그 이유를 이렇게 설명했습니다.

Being with you makes anyone become a Christian; this idea has already spread widely. I apologize, but I cannot guarantee that I will not become one myself. However, I absolutely cannot teach you this. The influence of Pastor X is not just spoken about; anyone who reads his writings can become a Christian. This is a common sentiment. True influence, however, does not come from mere words but from actions that resonate in the heart. When Pastor X was learning, he probably lived his life comfortably, embodying warmth and a personal touch. These qualities, whether knowingly or unknowingly, affect those who come into contact with him. True influence comes from personal actions and life experiences. I really believe that we can feel the positive impact of Max's presence.

I hope that we can follow the pastor and become people who have a good influence in our lives, living in such a vibrant and positive way. However, I am increasingly aware that the story of Max the Shepherd is a reminder of how the Korean church is struggling to make a significant impact in the realm of goodness. According to Newsweek in the United States, the percentage of Christians who hold certain beliefs is steadily declining, and there are increasing numbers of people who identify as non-religious. This shows that even in the U.S., the cultural influence of Christianity is diminishing. Furthermore, this trend is also evident in Korea. In England, Christian leaders have commented that the Korean church has far more congregations compared to the churches in England.

There are many saints, but there are few Christians who live according to the Word. They pointed out that while people worship and sing praises in church, when they go outside, they live no differently from the world. This is somewhat concerning. In Japan, for example, Christians make up less than 1% of the total population, yet they diligently practice the teachings of Jesus. This raises the question of why the influence of the Korean church is gradually weakening. It's not because of a lack of effort; ultimately, it comes down to the fact that there are few who embody the teachings in their actions and live them out in their daily lives. I feel this is a challenge for us, and we need to quickly recover through our lives. Next, I want to discuss the influence of the tools we have. This is very important.

Ah, I have a lot to say. Let's take a look. Hitler had two things he disliked in particular: one was Jews, and the other was women. As a result, he killed six million Jews without any remorse. Although he interacted with women, he never gave love or married anyone throughout his life. The reason for this behavior is said to stem from his relationship with his parents. His father was a traveling salesman who would buy goods and sell them outside. He often returned home after a month of selling. Because of this, his mother, unable to endure the loneliness, ended up having an affair with a wealthy and powerful Jew. Young Hitler learned about this and pleaded with his mother not to do so, crying, but she ultimately did not turn back. How heartbreaking.

From that time, Hitler began to hate women, particularly Jewish women. His mother's wrongful affair planted a seed of resentment in his heart, and as a result, humanity suffered tremendous tragedies because of him. Now, let's examine whether this is truly a fact by analyzing some cases. We may not fully understand the dynamics of that couple's relationship, but it is clear that Hitler had a deep-seated dislike for women and particularly for Jews. This was rooted in the historical fact that he had an affair with a wealthy Jewish woman. Consequently, from a young age, he developed a thorough hatred for women, especially Jews, which led to the horrific acts of the Holocaust and a complete rejection of love for women. This is precisely the impact of his twisted life and how negatively it influenced the world.

And it seems meaningless for us to think about what the reason is. It's unfortunate, isn't it? At that time, when Hitler was trying to save face, it would have been good if his mother had turned away. But the result was that innocent Jews were mass murdered—six million of them. It's truly staggering, isn't it? All those people died. So, we start talking about this. How did you all feel? Indeed, there are good influences, but the bad influences can have even greater impacts. That's right; people can distort, throw away, and twist things, leading to these outcomes. There is such an influence. I think this is something we need to reflect on deeply. Now, let's look at the positive influence. In October 1910, Chris von Meyer, while on patrol as a security guard, happened to discover two large boxes.

While rummaging through the old materials contained in a box of curiosity, he took one of the books, hid it in his clothes, and returned home. It was a record of the properties of Jews that were confiscated and handed over to the Nazis during World War II. At that moment, he recalled a movie he had seen before about gods and felt that he needed to do something as well. So, he looked into various options, but the organizations dealing with these materials refused to disclose the information. People became interested in the issue, and this fact became known to the world. As a result, the illegal actions of the Nazis have led to claims for compensation amounting to an astonishing 1.25 billion dollars for the families of the victims. The influence of a single ordinary individual can bring about tremendous social change, and we should all carry this message in our hearts.

In the past, when I looked at the difficult list of films, I thought about how one movie can have such a positive influence that it changes someone. It could have just been a passing matter, something from the past, like the neglect during World War II. However, after so many years, that person realized that they couldn’t just stand by; they needed to take action and help others. This film had an impactful influence that drove them to act. As a result, the illegal funds and the families of the owners were affected. I want to emphasize how significant the influence of this one film can be. 

Additionally, I would like to mention one more study conducted at Temple University in the United States. A botanist and small-scale expert named Dorothy conducted an experiment over two years.

아, 그 시험 7에서 생활하면서 음악이 식물의 성장에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지를 연구했습니다. 일단, 그 러쉬 부인이 식물에게 여러 종류의 음악을 들려주면서 반응을 살폈습니다. 어떤 식물에는 하루에 3시간씩 시끄럽고 파괴적인 음악을 들려주었는데요, 그런데 식물은 믿기지 않을 정도로 놀라운 반응을 보였다고 합니다. 한 달 만에 옥수수의 줄기가 쉬어졌으며, 어서 짤 만에 포박미에 깊은 주름이 생겼습니다. 꽃잎과 잎은 특유의 아름다운 색을 잃은 채 시들해졌습니다. 그런데 이제 하루에 3시간, 4시간 이 클래식 음악과 선악을 프로듀싱한 그런 식물들은 여전히 이신 싱한 모습을 뽐냈다고 봅니다. 믿어보세요, 여러분. 그 음악으로 마치 여러분의 음악 태교의 한 장면을 떠올릴 수 있지 않을까요? 그런데 이제

This living plant is also alive, right? It seems like it wouldn't have a direct connection to plants, but according to this research, playing loud and aggressive music can negatively affect plant growth. However, if stable and soothing music is played, it contributes positively to their growth. This is what this research is about. After completing this experiment, there was a reminder to parents regarding youth issues: music has a significant impact on plant growth, so imagine how much greater the influence is on children. I asked everyone, Then, please provide your children with good music from a young age. If you do, their lives will improve. The influence of music is substantial, and in this context, we can refer to our country's concept of music therapy.

It is not entirely baseless to say that listening to calming music from a young age, even from the womb, can greatly stabilize a child's temperament. We can adequately fill this need. You are currently discussing the impact of influence. We have seen the good influence through the lives and actions of missionaries like Maxwell. However, there are also those immensely negative influences that have caused significant harm. The quantities of both are the same. Or, consider the difficult experiences depicted in movie soundtracks. If we examine the influence of music, we can see that it is incredibly diverse and can be quite lethal. You may have already felt this impact. I will stop here for now and take a short break.

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사회공헌 리딩클래스와 우리의 선한 영향력1