Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit....

Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them .-- Matt.

vii, 15-17, 20 In the chapters that follow, we shall endeavor to show whether Baha'u'llah's claim to Prophethood stands or falls by application of these tests: whether the things that He had spoken have followed and come to pass, and whether His fruits have been good or evil; in other words, whether His prophecies are being fulfilled and His ordinances established, and whether His lifework has contributed to the education and upliftment of humanity and the betterment of morals, or the contrary.
Difficulties of Investigation There are, of course, difficulties in the way of the student who seeks to get at the truth about this Cause.

Like all great moral and spiritual reformations, the Baha'i Faith has been grossly misrepresented.

About the terrible persecutions and sufferings of Baha'u'llah and His followers, both friends and enemies are in entire agreement.