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Truthfulness and Honesty |
Verily, Honesty is the door of tranquillity to all in the
world, and the sign of glory from the presence of the
Merciful One. Whosoever attains thereto has attained to
treasures of wealth and affluence. Honesty is the greatest
door to the security and tranquillity of mankind. The
stability of every affair always depends on it, and the
worlds of honor, glory and affluence are illumined by its
light. … O people of Bahá! Honesty is the best garment for your temples and the most splendid crown for your heads. Adhere thereto by the Command of the Omnipotent Commander. |
Truthfulness is the foundation of all the virtues of
mankind. Without truthfulness, progress and success in
all of the worlds are impossible for a soul. When this holy
attribute is established in man, all the other divine
qualities will also become realized. Let the light of truth and honesty shine from your faces so that all may know that your word, in business or pleasure, is a word to trust and be sure of. Forget self and work for the whole. (Message to the London Bahá’ís, October 1911). 86 |