The Worlds of God - U.S.Baha'i National Ref Library Committee
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"Behold how contrary are the ways of the Manifestations of God, as ordained by the King of creation, to the ways and desires of men! As thou comest to comprehend the essence of these divine mysteries, thou wilt grasp the purpose of God, the divine Charmer, the Best- Beloved." (Iqan 57) (87:6)

"The only difference (in people) lies in the degree of faithfulness, of obedience to the laws of God. There are some who are as lighted torches, there are others who shine as stars in the sky of humanity." (Pt 148) (87:7)

"In the world of spirit there is no retrogression." (Pt 90) (87:8)

"O ye Cohorts of God!... this community of the 'Most Great Name' is... striving... to live in accordance with the divine Teachings in order that... the human race attain to higher morals, conduct and manners." (Tab I 41) (87:9)

"If we confess verbally that Baha'u'llah's principles are the cause of eternal salvation and the means of nearness unto the throne of God and yet do not live according to their instructions, we are not Baha'is. Therefore day and night we must pray for each other, so that we be assisted to express in our lives the universal spirit of Baha'u'llah." (SofW Vol 7 p178) (87:10)

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