The Guardian makes the following suggestions with regard to teaching in virgin areas, at this critical time:
1. No publicity should be secured.
2. No articles should be placed in newspapers or magazines.
3. Do not contact Authorities or Political Leaders.
4. Do not discuss Government policies in any way.
5. No effort should be made toward a public proclamation of
the Faith.
6. Proceed with great caution.
7. Be very wise in the manner in which the Teachings of the
Faith are presented.
8. Make friends, and when these friends gain confidence in
you and you in them, gradually confirm them in the Faith.
9. What is needed is a complete reliance upon Bahá'u'lláh; pure consecration to the Faith, and then energetic but wise presentation of the Divine teachings. Such selfless sacrificial devotion will attract the divine confirmations, and gradually you will confirm souls who will join you as strong supporters of the Faith in your area.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 7
December 1953 to all pioneers, written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an
individual believer; ‘High Endeavors: Letters to Alaska’)
