These are the days for rendering the divine Cause victorious
and effective aid! The victory of God's Faith is dependent upon teaching; and
teaching is conditional upon righteous actions and goodly deeds and conduct.
The foundation-stone of a life lived in the way of God is the pursuit of moral
excellence and the acquisition of a character endowed with qualities that are
well-pleasing in His sight. The Bahá'ís should adorn themselves with this holy
raiment; with this mighty sword they should conquer the citadels of men's
hearts.
(Shoghi Effendi,
from a letter dated 8 December 1923 to a Bahá'í community - translated from the
Persian; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. I, Trustworthiness: A Cardinal Bahá'í Virtue)
