When enrolling new believers, we must be wise and gentle,
and not place so many obstacles in their way that they feel it impossible to
accept the Faith. On the other hand, once accorded membership in the Community
of the followers of Bahá'u'lláh, it must be brought home to them that they are
expected to live up to His Teachings, and to show forth the signs of a noble
character in conformity with His Laws. This can often, be done gradually, after
the new believer is enrolled.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 25 June 1953, written on behalf of Shoghi
Effendi to a National Spiritual Assembly; The Compilation of Compilations, vol.
III, Cultural Diversity in the Age of Maturity)
