It should not be surprising to find that certain aspects of the
Teachings of the Faith may not conform to one’s personal understanding. “Weigh
not the Book of God with such standards and sciences as are current amongst
you, for the Book itself is the unerring Balance established amongst men,”
Bahá’u’lláh states. “In this most perfect Balance whatsoever the peoples and
kindreds of the earth possess must be weighed, while the measure of its weight
should be tested according to its own standard, did ye but know it.” As you
persevere in your efforts to resolve your concerns, you are encouraged to focus
your attention principally on the proofs of the authority of Bahá’u’lláh. This
process will be facilitated through prayer, study of the Writings,
participation in Bahá’í community life, and identification of preconceived
ideas which are derived from the standards and theories of current society. As
the years go by and humanity’s understanding of the spiritual nature of the
human being grows and develops, its view of many of the issues that are a cause
of much uncertainty and contention today can be expected to change.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 22 December 2009 written on behalf of
the Universal House of Justice to an individual believer)
