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“14: That which is of paramount importance for the children, that which must…” |
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That which is of paramount importance for the children, that which must
precede all else, is to teach them the oneness of God and the laws of God. For
lacking this, the fear of God cannot be inculcated, and lacking the fear of God
an infinity of odious and abominable actions will spring up, and sentiments
will be uttered that transgress all bounds…
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The parents must exert every effort to rear their offspring to be
religious, for should the children not attain this greatest of adornments, they
will not obey their parents, which in a certain sense means that they will not
obey God. Indeed, such children will show no consideration to anyone, and will
do exactly as they please.
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(From a Tablet - translated from the Persian) [14]
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