Today, the world, through UNESCO, commemorates the abolition of slavery. This international day is intended to immortalize the resistance of slaves that took place on August 22-23, 1791, in Haiti. We remember so that we can learn. We remember so that we can fight for justice. We remember so that we never allow such suffering to happen again. The Bible itself is a book of remembrance. Repeatedly, God's people are commanded: "Remember." Remember what the Lord has done. Remember those who are hungry, thirsty, and naked. Remember the widows and strangers. Therefore, today we remember not only with our minds, but also with our hearts. The Bible has sections that regulated slavery in ancient times, which may be difficult to understand from a modern perspective. But the Bible also contains strong principles against exploitation and oppression. Today, we remember slavery so that we do not become complacent with injustice. Our responsibility as followers of Christ is to proclaim the truth, and the truth we must remember is that every human being is created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26). Differences in skin color, social status, economic condition, or nationality do not make them more or less valuable in God's eyes. God repeatedly expresses His concern for those who suffer and are oppressed, as experienced by the Israelites in the land of Egypt (Exodus 3:7). This tells us something important about God's character. The history of slavery reminds us that humans can become so accustomed to injustice that we lose our sensitivity. But God is never accustomed to injustice. Therefore, as members of the body of Christ, the church must not be comfortable when others suffer or need help. Jesus said to love your neighbor (Mark 12:31), meaning we must not discriminate against anyone who needs help. Of course, help does not always have to be in material form, but can be in the form of prayer, conversation, visits, shared meals, and so on. This is very important because even helpless people are still children of God, created in God's image and likeness. On this day commemorating the abolition of slavery, let us remember the suffering they once endured. Let us remember those who fought for the abolition of slavery. Let us remember that freedom is precious. And let us remember that God calls us to love all people. Perhaps the most important question today is not just: "Do we remember?", but what will we become by remembering? May this commemoration of the abolition of slavery on August 23 make us more compassionate to give hope to the despairing and justice to those who have been forgotten. Remember!