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"Baby, Remember My Name!" |
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 "If you have changed one life, you have changed a part of the world, and you have proven that there is hope that it can all be changed!" |
What is the legacy of David Berg? He has
departed from this life, yet in many ways he lives on, not only in his writings, but also
in the lives of his followers and admirers and the millions to whom they have ministered.
Despite all the allegations made by his detractors, the world is a better place because of
him. In 1977 he wrote a Letter entitled "Change the World," in which he said: "If you have changed one life, you have changed a part of the world, and you have proven that there is hope that it can all be changed!" [177] David helped change many thousands of lives for the better, and then inspired them in turn to go out and change others' lives. The full extent of his influence will never be known -- at least not in this life -- but he is probably very gratified that the movement he founded will continue his mission for years to come. Those who knew him personally say that he was a man who had a deep abiding faith in Jesus, and love for God and his fellow man. Coupled with this was a profound desire to share that love with others in every possible way. He was uncompromising in his devotion to God and his denunciation of evil, yet he was an intensely warm, loving man who was careful never to take himself too seriously. Of course, his detractors will have a different story to tell. But that probably won't unduly bother David. If he were with us, he might even remind us of Jesus' warning to the early disciples: If the world hate you, ye know that it hated Me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his Lord. If they have persecuted Me, they will also persecute you (John 15:18-20). David is undoubtedly jubilant to be counted as a faithful servant of the Lord he loved. * * * Several years ago, a musical entitled Fame became popular. David enjoyed the theme song of the same name, feeling that its words held a deeper significance than most people realized. The lyrics read in part: I'm gonna make it to Heaven! David has made it to Heaven. But before he went, he succeeded in lighting up the world with a bold, unconventional concept of Christianity that brought new hope and life to millions. He is going to live forever with his Savior, and both his admirers and detractors will ensure that his name and legacy will be remembered. |
