29 Jan | a.m

Such is the true meaning of rendering assistance unto God. Sedition hath never been pleasing unto God, nor were the acts committed in the past by certain foolish ones acceptable in His sight.... The beloved of the Lord must, in this day, behave in such wise amidst His servants that they may by their very deeds and actions guide all men unto the paradise of the All-Glorious.

- Baha'u'llah, The Summons of the Lord of Hosts, p. 109

To express his gratitude for the favors of God man must show forth praiseworthy actions. In response to these bestowals he must render good deeds, be self-sacrificing, loving the servants of God, forfeiting even life for them, showing kindness to all the creatures.

- Abdu'l-Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 236

28 Jan | p.m

The essence of faith is fewness of words and abundance of deeds; he whose words exceed his deeds, know verily his death is better than his life.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 156

In order that glorification and thanks may be shown for these bounties, the word and actions must be in accordance with the advices and behests of His Highness Baha'u'llah. Thanks does not depend upon words but upon deeds!

- Abdu'l-Bahá, Tablets of Abdu'l-Bahá v2, p. 345

28 Jan | a.m

Let your acts be a guide unto all mankind, for the professions of most men, be they high or low, differ from their conduct. It is through your deeds that ye can distinguish yourselves from others. Through them the brightness of your light can be shed upon the whole earth.

- Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 305

Thou hast said aright, that verily, Abdul-Bahá looketh to deeds and not words. Even as it was said by Christ, "Ye shall know them by their fruits."

- Abdu'l-Bahá, Tablets of Abdu'l-Bahá v2, p. 311

27 Jan | p.m

Unto each one hath been prescribed a pre-ordained measure, as decreed in God's mighty and guarded Tablets. All that which ye potentially possess can, however, be manifested only as a result of your own volition. Your own acts testify to this truth.

- Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 148

Love manifests its reality in deeds, not only in words - these alone are without effect. In order that love may manifest its power there must be an object, an instrument, a motive.

- Abdu'l-Bahá, Paris Talks, p. 35

27 Jan | a.m

The Cause of God hath come as a token of His grace. Happy are they who act; happy are they who understand; happy the man that hath clung unto the truth, detached from all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth.

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 138

Act in accordance with the counsels of the Lord: that is, rise up in such wise, and with such qualities, as to endow the body of this world with a living soul, and to bring this young child, humanity, to the stage of adulthood.

- Abdu'l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá, p. 33

15 Jan | p.m

Blessed art thou inasmuch as the darkness of vain imaginings hath been powerless to hinder thee from the light of certitude, and the onslaught of the people hath failed to deter thee from the Lord of mankind. Appreciate thou the value of this high station and beseech God - exalted is His glory - to graciously enable thee to safeguard it.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 259

15 Jan | a.m

By Him Who shineth above the Day Spring of sanctity! If the whole earth were to be converted into silver and gold, no man who can be said to have truly ascended into the heaven of faith and certitude would deign to regard it, much less to seize and keep it.

- Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 297

It is certain that tests and trials are inseparable from this life and a vital requirement thereof, especially for the human race and above all for those who claim to have faith and love.

- Compilations, Bahiyyih Khánum, p. 180

6 Jan | a.m

The essence of love is for man to turn his heart to the Beloved One, and sever himself from all else but Him, and desire naught save that which is the desire of his Lord.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

5 Jan | p.m

The source of all glory is acceptance of whatsoever the Lord hath bestowed, and contentment with that which God hath ordained.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

5 Jan | a.m

The essence of religion is to testify unto that which the Lord hath revealed, and follow that which He hath ordained in His mighty Book.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

4 Jan | p.m

The essence of wisdom is the fear of God, the dread of His scourge and punishment, and the apprehension of His justice and decree.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

4 Jan | a.m

The source of all good is trust in God, submission unto His command, and contentment with His holy will and pleasure.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

3 Jan | p.m

The essence of all that We have revealed for thee is Justice, is for man to free himself from idle fancy and imitation, discern with the eye of oneness His glorious handiwork, and look into all things with a searching eye.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

3 Jan | a.m

True loss is for him whose days have been spent in utter ignorance of his self.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

2 Jan | p.m

The source of error is to disbelieve in the One true God, rely upon aught else but Him, and flee from His Decree.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

2 Jan | a.m

The source of all learning is the knowledge of God, exalted be His Glory, and this cannot be attained save through the knowledge of His Divine Manifestation.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

The essence of abasement is to pass out from under the shadow of the Merciful and seek the shelter of the Evil One.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

2 Jan | p.m

The essence of wealth is love for Me; whoso loveth Me is the possessor of all things, and he that loveth Me not is indeed of the poor and needy. This is that which the Finger of Glory and Splendour hath revealed.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

2 Jan | a.m

The source of all evil is for man to turn away from his Lord and set his heart on things ungodly.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

The most burning fire is to question the signs of God, to dispute idly that which He hath revealed, to deny Him and carry one's self proudly before Him.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

1 Jan | p.m

The beginning of magnanimity is when man expendeth his wealth on himself, on his family and on the poor among his brethren in his Faith.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

1 Jan | a.m

The essence of faith is fewness of words and abundance of deeds; he whose words exceed his deeds, know verily his death is better than his life.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

The essence of true safety is to observe silence, to look at the end of things and to renounce the world.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151