Now that the
knowledge of the name of the Faith has spread widely, and ever more people are
becoming aware of its Teachings, the public in many places is watching the
Bahá’í community to see how these life-giving principles of Bahá’u’lláh are
affecting the daily lives of His followers. The verities of the Faith must
become increasingly demonstrated in the way its adherents serve humanity,
champion justice and promote unity. In a letter written to a National Spiritual
Assembly on his behalf shortly before his passing the beloved Guardian
explained:
“The Bahá’ís are the
leaven of God, which must leaven the lump of their nation. In direct ratio to
their success will be the protection vouchsafed, not only to them but to their
country. These are the immutable laws of God, from which there is no escape.…”
- The Universal House of justice (From a letter dated 20 July 2000 addressed to
the Friends gathered at the Asian International Youth Conference, Karachi,
Pakistan)
