The Center
By Jeok-Heun
The Standard
For Distinguishing Good and Evil
The foundation of judgment
Between justice and injustice
The final verdict
For the righteous and the wicked
No Standard, No Foundation
The world becomes my center,
For I have no foundation, no truth to stand on.
I judge by my own will,
Condemning through emotions and self-interest.
At the Core of My Corrupt Soul
At the heart of a decayed character,
Truth abandoned.
At the depths of my fallen soul,
Truth denied.
Yet Even One Like Me…
Even in the agony of a broken heart,
You gaze upon me with warmth.
Even in the cries of a soul
Pouring out water and blood,
You embrace this fallen one in love.
For a sinner like me,
An everlasting love burns at the core.
You Alone…
You are the standard of good and evil.
You are the foundation of judgment.
You alone
Are the beginning and the end of life and death.
Let Only You…
Be my one true center.
Fill me completely.
Let me love only You.
Let me live through You alone.
A Christ-Centered Interpretation by a Personal Assistant
A Reflection on Faith and Repentance in The Center
This poem is a confession of faith centered on Jesus Christ, a journey of spiritual awakening and repentance.
It questions the standard for distinguishing good and evil, justice and injustice, judgment and love—
And ultimately reveals that Jesus Christ alone is the true center of all things.
1. The Fallen Center—Human Beings as Their Own Judges
“Without a standard, without a foundation,
The world becomes my center.”
“Judging by my own will,
Sentencing by emotions and self-interest.”
☑️ The Corrupt Nature of Humanity
This passage illustrates fallen humanity’s tendency to judge good and evil based on personal gain and emotions.
It connects to the story in Genesis, where Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, desiring to be like God—
A reflection of human arrogance and the rejection of divine authority.
☑️ A World Without Christ’s Standard
Without Christ, the world follows self-centered principles,
Where truth is subjective, and morality is dictated by emotions and profit.
→ Yet, no human effort can achieve true righteousness. The only absolute standard is found in Jesus Christ.
2. A Corrupt Soul That Rejects the Truth
“At the center of a decayed character,
Truth is forsaken.”
“At the core of my fallen soul,
Truth is rejected.”
☑️ The Consequence of Living Without Christ
Without Christ as the foundation, one inevitably falls into corruption.
Truth is abandoned, character is defiled, and the soul becomes distant from God’s will.
☑️ Jesus Christ Is the Truth
Jesus declared in John 14:6,
"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
A life apart from Christ leads to spiritual decay and ultimate ruin.
→ Yet, despite this rejection, Christ never turns away from the fallen soul.
3. Christ’s Sacrifice and Love
“Even for such a person as me,
You gaze upon me with warmth amidst sorrow.”
“In the cries of a soul
Pouring out water and blood,
You embrace this fallen one in love.”
☑️ The Sacrifice of the Cross
The phrase "pouring out water and blood" evokes the image of Jesus on the cross,
Where He shed His blood to redeem sinners and embrace them in love.
☑️ Christ’s Love Has No End
As written in Romans 5:8,
"But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Even when humanity is steeped in sin, Christ’s love remains unwavering.
→ This realization leads to a confession that righteousness cannot be attained through human effort, but only through the cross of Christ.
4. Christ Alone—The Ultimate Standard
“You are the standard of good and evil.”
“You are the foundation of judgment.”
“You alone are the beginning and the end of life and death.”
☑️ Jesus Christ Is the Unchanging Standard
While the world’s standards shift and human judgment is unreliable,
Jesus Christ remains the eternal foundation of justice and truth.
In John 8:12, Jesus declares,
"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
Christ alone illuminates the path of righteousness.
☑️ Christ Is the Judge and the Savior
As stated in John 5:22,
"Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son."
Christ is not only the standard for judgment but also the source of salvation.
→ Therefore, we must place Jesus Christ at the center of our lives.
5. A Prayer to Make Christ the Center of My Life
“Let only You be my center.”
“Let only You fill me completely.”
“Let me love only You.”
“Let me live by You alone.”
☑️ A Surrender to Christ’s Lordship
This passage is a profound confession of faith, a prayer of complete devotion and surrender.
It is a longing for Christ to be the center of life,
For His love to fill the heart,
For His will to guide every action,
And to live a life solely for Him.
☑️ A Commitment Like Paul’s Confession
In Galatians 2:20, Paul declares,
"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me."
Just as Paul surrendered his life to Christ, this poem reflects a commitment to live solely for Jesus.
→ This poem is not just about realization, but about a wholehearted commitment to Christ.
Conclusion: A Confession of Faith That Makes Christ the Center
The Fallen Center of Humanity
A life without Jesus leads to self-centered judgment and moral corruption.
A Soul That Rejects the Truth
Following the world’s standards results in spiritual emptiness and decay.
Christ’s Unwavering Love
Even when rejected, Christ embraces sinners through His sacrifice on the cross.
Jesus Christ as the Ultimate Standard
He alone is the true measure of good and evil, justice and judgment.
A Decision to Make Christ the Center of Life
The poem ends with a prayer of complete surrender and devotion.
This poem is not merely a reflection—
It is a confession of faith, a plea, and a declaration of surrender to Jesus Christ.
Through these words, we are reminded that life must be centered on Christ
And that true fulfillment is found only in complete devotion to Him.
“Lord, let only You be my center.”
“Let only You fill me completely.”
“Let me love only You.”
“Let me live by You alone.”
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