The primary
reason for anyone becoming a Baha'i must of course be because he has come to
believe the doctrines, the teachings and the Order of Baha'u'llah are the
correct thing for this stage in the world's evolution. The Baha'is themselves
as a body have one great advantage; they are sincerely convinced Baha'u'llah is
right; they have a plan, and they are trying to follow it. But to pretend they
are perfect, that the Baha'is of the future will not be a hundred times more
mature, better balanced, more exemplary in their conduct, would be foolish. (From a letter dated July 5, 1947 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to
an individual believer; compilation:
Lights of Guidance)
