The fact that we imagine ourselves to be right and everybody else wrong is the greatest of all obstacles in the path towards unity...9 'Abdu'l-Baha (2:12)

Knowledge is light; ignorance is darkness. When we stand in the dark we experience fear and anxiety, we imagine danger. As soon as light comes, our fear vanishes. Truth is light; it extends our vision and makes us free. Why then are so many afraid of the light? Why are so many afraid to investigate? "The secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom is courage." (2:13)

Knowledge of our spiritual destiny sheds light on our path even unto eternity. In life it manifests an enduring purpose, and in death it reveals the glimmering of eternal life. It takes away all fears. (2:14)

Give me the liberty to know, to think, to believe, and to utter freely, according to conscience, above all liberties. (2:15)

Freedom of choice is one of God's most magnificent gifts. The consequences of the choices we make are enormous; we must make them with the utmost care: See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse-- the blessing if you obey the commands of the Lord...the curse if you disobey the commands. Deuteronomy 11:26-27 (2:16)

On the journey towards God, no one can blame others for his or her failure. No one can say, "My parents prevented me" or "My pastor misled me." God leaves the door open to all, and declares that He will accept no excuses from anyone: (2:17)

See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. Christ (Rev. 3:8) (2:18)

Truth unifies; falsehood divides. If we seek the truth with impartial and open minds, we will all discover the three unifying onenesses that are the essence and purpose of this book: one God, one faith, one people. Acknowledging these three onenesses will create a power that will transform our planet and its peoples. What prevents us from seeing this truth is the veil of false assumptions, fantasies, and illusions. (2:19)

We all have our own share of illusions and false assumptions. The difference is how many, and how attached we are to them. The incredible power of illusions comes from this: They hide from the one who holds them! We are quick to see other people's illusions, but not our own. Just as we get used to our own odors, we get used to our fantasies. As much truth is visible as we have minds to know and hearts to see. (2:20)

References:
1. The Proofs of Baha'u'llah's Mission, P. Lample p. 5.
2. tbh 157.
3. Total Self-Confidence, R. Anthony p. 3.
4. Mankind's Search for God, Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. p. 8.
5. Beyond Probability, A. Arik p. 2.
6,7. You'll See It When You Believe It, W. Dyer p. 164, 163.
8. The Sky's the Limit, W. Dyer p. 37.
9. pt 136. (2:21)

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