…today people all over the world are able to benefit from
the radiant light of the divine teachings. The first among these is a strong
emphasis on goodly character and rectitude of conduct. Bahá’u’lláh describes
spirituality and morality as the sure foundation for a progressive society and
the solid basis for the protection and soundness of the social order and for
the advancement of the common good. The Bahá’í teachings clarify, for example,
that trustworthiness and truthfulness enhance the ability for collective
undertakings, advance industry and the economy, and ensure the progress of
other constructive endeavours. No nation can achieve prosperity and salvation
without the refinement of character. If morality were to dominate, success in
all aspects would be guaranteed because thoughts would become illumined;
individual and collective relations strengthened; moral courage enhanced; arts,
sciences, and rationality promoted; commerce advanced; and spiritual and
material welfare and mutual respect and freedom for all would become the pivot
of policies for the management of affairs. Thus would a nation be transformed
into another creation.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a message dated 17
October 2017 to the Baha’is in Iran, translated from Persian)
