O SON OF BEING!
>With the hands of power I made thee and with the fingers of strength I created thee; and within thee have I placed the essence of My light. Be thou content with it and seek naught else, for My work is perfect and My command is binding. Question it not, nor have a doubt thereof.7 Baha'u'llah (2:2)

O SON OF SPIRIT!
>I created thee rich, why dost thou bring thyself down to poverty? Noble I made thee, wherewith dost thou abase thyself? Out of the essence of knowledge I gave thee being, why seekest thou enlightenment from anyone beside Me? Out of the clay of love I molded thee, how dost thou busy thyself with another? Turn thy sight unto thyself, that thou mayest find Me standing within thee, mighty, powerful and self-subsisting.8 Baha'u'llah (2:3)

This statement from the Bab shows God's infinite love for human beings: (2:4)

All things have been created for your sakes, and for the sake of naught else hath your creation been ordained.9 The Bab (2:5)

Spiritually and emotionally we are living in a hostile age. The prevalence of mental disorder in our time is a symptom of deficiencies and pressures within us. We are like ships at the mercy of the winds and the waves. At this time in history, the best we can do is simply to stay afloat. To accomplish this, we must first make sure that the ship is strong and will not break down in the storms; second, we must have a goal, a sense of direction, so that we know we are not lost. (2:6)

The strength of the ship is our sense of self-worth. It is having faith that, in spite of our weakness, we are good, we are God-made; it is believing that we are noble, worthy of preserving, not for the grave but for God, not for a few seasons but for all eternity. To have any value, this sense of self worth must be crowned with a purpose. That purpose for every human being is to grow, to manifest one's inner perfections, to become worthy of God, and to attain His presence. (2:7)

It is absolutely essential for every human being to meet both of these needs. For our spiritual survival, they are as essential as air is for our physical. Without them, we are no more than dead bodies floating on the sea. (2:88)

If parents provide an example of self worth and a sense of passionate purpose for life, it is hard to imagine that a child would consider suicide as an alternative. People kill themselves for many reasons. But at the root of every suicide lies the lack of a strong sense of self-worth and purpose, which should be instilled early in life. If religion fails to provide both these needs, it is pseudo-religion. (2:9)

The Baha'i view of human nature has a profound impact on the way children think about themselves and relate to others. It teaches them to respect every human being. Is it possible to view people as God's masterpieces, and yet fail to respect them? Our awareness of our divine essence affects every aspect of our lives, but is best demonstrated in the way we relate to others. In the light of that knowledge, people become precious to us. We consider it a supreme honor to be in the presence of beings whom God describes as "the essence of My light." Like a beam of light, our attitude toward others always reflects back to us and helps us appreciate God's immortal gifts and His presence in our own souls. (2:10)

References:
1. Young Children, D. Elkind p. 6.
2-4. pt 51, 25, 24.
5. hwd (Arabic), no. 12, no. 11, no. 12, no. 13.
9. swb 162. (2:11)

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