Upon becoming a Baha'i one's whole life is, or should become
devoted to the progress of the Cause of God, and every talent or faculty he
possesses is ultimately committed to this overriding life objective. Within
this framework he must consider, among other things, whether by continuing his
education now he can be a more effective pioneer later, or alternatively
whether the urgent need for pioneers, while possibilities for teaching are
still open, outweighs an anticipated increase in effectiveness. This is not an
easy decision, since oftentimes the spirit which prompts the pioneering offer
is more important than one's academic attainments.
(The Universal House of
Justice, from a message dated 9 October 1968, addressed to the Baha'i Youth in
Every Land)
