1) Minister as Guide

When we head toward the pinnacle of a mountain and climb toward it, there can only be one highest point. Because the are many different roads leading to it, the distance traveled differs according to the direction that one takes, and only one is most nearly straighty. Centering on that one path, many roads are connected in the 360-degree directions around it. Initially it is 360 degrees, but as you approach the pinnacle, the closer you are to it, all will come together for sure. They will all be connected. They will later become four, and then will become two and at the very end, they it will be linked into one point. This is how we can conquer the summit.

From this point of view, didn't history walk a course similar to climbing the mountain in this way? Although there were countless peoples who were separately walking the course of history in attempt to find the best path, among them there must have been those who are climbing up in the opposite direction or going all sorts of directions. There must be some who are resting at the middle because they are exhausted, and there must be those who are coming down. There must also be those who find that the downward path is more difficult to walk and so try to find another, easier way; there must have been all kinds of people... The history of mankind is intertwined in such a complex manner.

When we look at the whole mountain, if there is someone who knows the one path that leads to the summit, then in respect to conquering the summit, he will become the guide. This is the guide that every one hopes for. This is absolutely true. This is true for the past, present and future. Until the summit is conquered, if there is someone who knows the way, then he will always be recognized as the guide. He will be recognized as the guide. This is what I think. (81-179)

Why do we need the guide? This is so that I myself can climb to the summit quickly. This is how it is done. Then, what do we have to do to complete the Will of God? The conclusion made is that there is no other way but for "I" to become one with the guide. If you are walking on two different roads, then can you say, "You, how can you go that way? This is the road that we should take. This is the way that I want to go and you are wrong." You have to become absolutely one. You have to become absolutely one. You have to become one day and night. You should not have any objections. This is the absolute prerequisite.

You cannot say, "But you are young while I am old, and I see that you are like a kindergartner or an elementary school student while I am a grandfather. Moreover, when we look at all the external knowledge, intellect and experience, you should be in the position to receive my instructions, so how can such a young person like you be a guide?" When you realize that he is the guide, it does not matter whether your nose or ears become twisted, or lose one eye or a leg. Do you understand? [Yes]

There is no rule saying that the guide must be handsome. You cannot assume that the ambassador of a nation who represents a nation is always a handsome man. Then, women can also go as ambassadors, right? Even if a young lady goes, she is still an ambassador. It is the same thing. Underestimating and distrusting the ambassador who got the mission is being unfaithful and disrespectful to the nation.

A guide should always... He should not change from one day to the next. Even if he is asked at night, the reply should be "Yes," and even if he is asked, "Can you guide us to climb any mountain?" the answer should be "Yes." Even if the question is, "Are you confident that you can find the road even at night," the answer should be "Yes," and even if he is woken up from sleep and asked, "You are the guide?" the answer should be "Yes." Whenever the thought comes to dwell on this and he is asked, the answer should always be yes. There should be no objection to this. What are we talking about here? It means that it will not change even during the four seasons of spring, summer, winter and fall. It is the path that will not change. It will not sway from one to the other. There is no need for the word, "well, perhaps." (81-183)

I have said that the path of the Principle is following the footsteps. The path of restoration is seeking and finding the way, but can you find the way? You cannot find it, right? Since you cannot find the way, you need a guide. When you cross the thirty-eighth parallel, because you cannot cross it the first time, you need a guide. When the guide tells you to lie flat, you have to lie flat. If you stand still when you are told to lie flat, you will be killed. (laughter) When you are told to lie down you should lie down, when you are told to stand up you should stand up, when you are told to crawl you should crawl, and when you are told to push ahead on your belly, then that is what you should do. Otherwise, you will perish. This is exactly how it is.

For this reason, since you do not know the way, I am walking at the front, guiding you. As we are walking, as soon as I give the signal to lie flat, you should lie flat. That is all you have to do. Are you going to do that or not? [ We will] Therefore, you are to leave your family behind and come forward. At a moment when someone says, "Shoot all together," if you try to take your husbands and children with you, then you will all be massacred. At such moments, you are supposed to divide up and run away. Do you understand? [Yes] Accordingly, you are going to part with your husbands and everyone else. Only then, we can at least save the seeds. Isn't that how it is? (58-80)