The work which the Bahá’í guides at the Temple are called
upon to undertake is truly difficult and delicate, and requires such
combination of qualities as sound knowledge of the Teachings, ability, tact and
wisdom for their adequate and effective presentation as few believers can claim
to possess. Only those who are considered well equipped, both intellectually
and spiritually, should be selected for this type of work, and it is the duty
of the Temple Guide Committee to exercise the utmost care in making such
selection.
Those serving as Temple guides should, in all their contacts
with the visitors, maintain the full dignity of the Cause, and provide the
inquirers with accurate information regarding the Faith, and stress the
universal aspects of the Teachings such as world unity, and its various
implications. Political questions and all controversial subjects touching
current political affairs should be strictly avoided.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 28
April 1939 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi; ‘Messages to Canada’)
