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this lofty station a twofold obligation resteth upon every soul. One is to be steadfast in the

Cause with such steadfastness that were all the peoples of the world to attempt to prevent him

from turning to the Source of Revelation, they would be powerless to do so. The other is

observance of the divine ordinances which have streamed forth from the wellspring of His

heavenly propelled Pen. For man’s knowledge of God cannot develop fully and adequately save

by observing whatsoever hath been ordained by Him and is set forth in His heavenly Book.

Bahá’u’lláh, Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh Revealed After the Kitáb-i-Aqdas

91

The purpose of religion as revealed from the heaven of God’s holy Will is to establish unity and

concord amongst the peoples of the world; make it not the cause of dissension and strife. The

religion of God and His divine law are the most potent instruments and the surest of all means

for the dawning of the light of unity amongst men. The progress of the world, the

development of nations, the tranquility of peoples, and the peace of all who dwell on earth are

among the principles and ordinances of God.

Bahá’u’lláh, Ninth Ishráq, Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh Revealed After the Kitáb-i-Aqdas

92

…every individual must bear his own responsibility, rather than someone else bearing it for

him.

The Bab, Selections from the Writings of the Bab, p. 91

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