Page 6 - Prayers and Extracts from the Baha'i Writings

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It is self-evident that humanity is at variance. Human tastes differ; thoughts, native
lands, races and tongues are many. The need of a collective center by which these
differences may be counterbalanced and the people of the world be unified is

obvious. Consider how nothing but a spiritual power can bring about this unification,
for material conditions and mental aspects are so widely different that agreement

and unity are not possible through outer means. It is possible, however, for all to
become unified through one spirit, just as all may receive light from one sun.

Therefore, assisted by the collective and divine center which is the law of God and the
reality of His Manifestation, we can overcome these conditions until they pass away

entirely and the races advance.

‘Abdu’l-Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace

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Be in perfect unity. Never become angry with one another… Love the creatures for the
sake of God and not for themselves. You will never become angry or impatient if you

love them for the sake of God. Humanity is not perfect. There are imperfections in
every human being, and you will always become unhappy if you look toward the

people themselves. But if you look toward God, you will love them and be kind to
them, for the world of God is the world of perfection and complete mercy.

‘Abdu’l-Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace

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They whose hearts are warmed by the energizing influence of God’s creative love
cherish His creatures for His sake, and recognize in every human face a sign of His

reflected glory.

Shoghi Effendi, The World Order of Bahá’u’lláh

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