The remedy to Assembly inharmony cannot be in the
resignation or abstinence of any of its members. It must learn, in spite of
disturbing elements, to continue to function as a whole, otherwise the whole
system would become discredited through the introduction of exceptions to the
rule.
The believers, loving the Cause above all else and putting
its interests first, must be ready to bear the hardships entailed, of whatever
nature they may be. Only through such persistence and self-sacrifice can we
ever hope to preserve on the one hand our divine institutions intact, and on
the other force ourselves to become nobler, better instruments to serve this
glorious Faith. (From a letter dated 20 November 1941 written on behalf of
Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer; The Compilation of Compilations, vol.
III, Issues Concerning Community Functioning)
