17 Dec | a.m

O people of Bahá! Subdue the citadels of men's hearts with the swords of wisdom and of utterance. They that dispute, as prompted by their desires, are indeed wrapped in a palpable veil.

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 54

In brief, encourage the friends individually to teach the Cause of God and draw their attention to this meaning of wisdom mentioned in the Writings, which is itself the essence of teaching the Faith - but all this to be done with the greatest tolerance, so that heavenly assistance and divine confirmation may aid the friends.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 268

21 Oct | a.m

Be thou steadfast in the Cause, and teach the people with consummate wisdom. Thus enjoineth thee the Ruler of earth and heaven.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 15

However palatable, rare and rich the food may be, it cannot be assimilated by the digestive organs of a suckling child. Therefore unto every one who hath a right, let his settled measure be given.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 268

20 Oct | p.m

O ye loved ones of God! Drink your fill from the wellspring of wisdom, and soar ye in the atmosphere of wisdom, and speak forth with wisdom and eloquence. Thus biddeth you your Lord, the Almighty, the All-Knowing.

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 99

Not everything that a man knoweth can be disclosed, nor can everything that he can disclose be regarded as timely, nor can every timely utterance be considered as suited to the capacity of those who hear it.' Such is the consummate wisdom to be observed in thy pursuits….First diagnose the disease and identify the malady, then prescribe the remedy, for such is the perfect method of the skilful physician.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 268

19 Oct | p.m

A kindly tongue is the lodestone of the hearts of men. It is the bread of the spirit, it clotheth the words with meaning, it is the fountain of the light of wisdom and understanding.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 15

19 Oct | a.m

If ye be aware of a certain truth, if ye possess a jewel, of which others are deprived, share it with them in a language of utmost kindliness and goodwill. If it be accepted, if it fulfill its purpose, your object is attained. If anyone should refuse it, leave him unto himself, and beseech God to guide him. Beware lest ye deal unkindly with him.

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 15

If every one of the friends should strive in this way to guide one soul aright, the number of believers will double every year; and this can be accomplished with prudence and wisdom, and no harm whatever would result therefrom.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 265

18 Oct | a.m

Say: The sword of wisdom is hotter than summer heat, and sharper than blades of steel, if ye do but understand. Draw it forth in My name and through the power of My might, and conquer, then, with it the cities of the hearts of them that have secluded themselves in the stronghold of their corrupt desires.

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 54

Should a Bahá'í refrain from being fully, vigorously and wholeheartedly involved in the teaching work he will undoubtedly be deprived of the blessings of the Abhá Kingdom. Even so, this activity should be tempered with wisdom - not that wisdom which requireth one to be silent and forgetful of such an obligation, but rather that which requireth one to display divine tolerance, love, kindness, patience, a goodly character, and holy deeds.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 268

17 Oct | p.m

Now is the moment in which to cleanse thyself with the waters of detachment that have flowed out from the Supreme Pen, and to ponder, wholly for the sake of God, those things which, time and again, have been sent down or manifested, and then to strive, as much as lieth in thee, to quench, through the power of wisdom and the force of thy utterance, the fire of enmity and hatred which smouldereth in the hearts of the peoples of the world.

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 12

17 Oct | a.m

O people of Bahá! Subdue the citadels of men's hearts with the swords of wisdom and of utterance. They that dispute, as prompted by their desires, are indeed wrapped in a palpable veil.

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 54

In brief, encourage the friends individually to teach the Cause of God and draw their attention to this meaning of wisdom mentioned in the Writings, which is itself the essence of teaching the Faith - but all this to be done with the greatest tolerance, so that heavenly assistance and divine confirmation may aid the friends.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 268

12 August | p.m

The Great Being saith: One word may be likened unto fire, another unto light, and the influence which both exert is manifest in the world. Therefore an enlightened man of wisdom should primarily speak with words as mild as milk, that the children of men may be nurtured and edified thereby and may attain the ultimate goal of human existence which is the station of true understanding and nobility.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 173

12 August | a.m

Be thou steadfast in the Cause, and teach the people with consummate wisdom. Thus enjoineth thee the Ruler of earth and heaven.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 15

However palatable, rare and rich the food may be, it cannot be assimilated by the digestive organs of a suckling child. Therefore unto every one who hath a right, let his settled measure be given.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 268

11 August | p.m

O ye loved ones of God! Drink your fill from the wellspring of wisdom, and soar ye in the atmosphere of wisdom, and speak forth with wisdom and eloquence. Thus biddeth you your Lord, the Almighty, the All-Knowing.

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 99

Not everything that a man knoweth can be disclosed, nor can everything that he can disclose be regarded as timely, nor can every timely utterance be considered as suited to the capacity of those who hear it.' Such is the consummate wisdom to be observed in thy pursuits….First diagnose the disease and identify the malady, then prescribe the remedy, for such is the perfect method of the skilful physician.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 268

11 August | a.m

A kindly tongue is the lodestone of the hearts of men. It is the bread of the spirit, it clotheth the words with meaning, it is the fountain of the light of wisdom and understanding.

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 15

10 August | p.m

If ye be aware of a certain truth, if ye possess a jewel, of which others are deprived, share it with them in a language of utmost kindliness and goodwill. If it be accepted, if it fulfill its purpose, your object is attained. If anyone should refuse it, leave him unto himself, and beseech God to guide him. Beware lest ye deal unkindly with him.

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 15

If every one of the friends should strive in this way to guide one soul aright, the number of believers will double every year; and this can be accomplished with prudence and wisdom, and no harm whatever would result therefrom.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 265

10 August | a.m

Say: The sword of wisdom is hotter than summer heat, and sharper than blades of steel, if ye do but understand. Draw it forth in My name and through the power of My might, and conquer, then, with it the cities of the hearts of them that have secluded themselves in the stronghold of their corrupt desires.

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 54

Should a Bahá'í refrain from being fully, vigorously and wholeheartedly involved in the teaching work he will undoubtedly be deprived of the blessings of the Abhá Kingdom. Even so, this activity should be tempered with wisdom - not that wisdom which requireth one to be silent and forgetful of such an obligation, but rather that which requireth one to display divine tolerance, love, kindness, patience, a goodly character, and holy deeds.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 268

9 August | p.m

Now is the moment in which to cleanse thyself with the waters of detachment that have flowed out from the Supreme Pen, and to ponder, wholly for the sake of God, those things which, time and again, have been sent down or manifested, and then to strive, as much as lieth in thee, to quench, through the power of wisdom and the force of thy utterance, the fire of enmity and hatred which smouldereth in the hearts of the peoples of the world.

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 12