Directives From the Guardian
47 CRITICISM
"When criticism and harsh words arise within a Bahá'í
community, there is no remedy except to put the past behind
one, and persuade all concerned to turn over a new leaf, and
for the sake of God and His Faith refrain from mentioning the
subjects which have led to misunderstanding and inharmony.
The more the friends argue back and forth and maintain, each
side, that their point of view is the right one, the worse the
whole situation becomes.
"When we see the condition the world is in today, we must
surely forget these utterly insignificant internal disturbances,
and rush, unitedly, to the rescue of humanity. You should urge
your fellow Bahá'ís to support you in a strong effort to suppress
every critical thought and every harsh word, in order to let the
spirit of Bahá'u'lláh flow into the entire community, and unite
it in His love and in His service."
Directives From the Guardian
pages 17-18
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