You brought up the question of showing forth honesty and
trustworthiness when engaged in the service of the state. These are qualities
that must distinguish all the activities of the friends, and the acquisition of
which is a religious duty incumbent on every believer. That some of the leaders
whom they serve may be unappreciative of their efforts, or fail correctly to
value their services, should give no cause for surprise. The reason for such
conduct is the remoteness of such men from the True Source of justice, equity
and fair-mindedness. We should keep our vision centred on God, not on the
doings of His creatures. Every spotless action, every sincere intent of ours
will win the commendation of the True One, will be exalted and magnified by
Him, and requited with a bounteous recompense.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 8 March
1948 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi - translated from the Persian; The
Compilation of Compilations, vol. I, Trustworthiness: A Cardinal Bahá'í Virtue)
