[Baha’u’llah and the New Era by J.E. Esslemont]@TWC D-Link bookBaha’u’llah and the New Era CHAPTER 5: WHAT IS A BAHA'I 18/30
Briefly, all effort and exertion put forth by man from the fullness of his heart is worship, if it is prompted by the highest motives and the will to do service to humanity.
This is worship: to serve mankind and to minister to the needs of the people.
Service is prayer.
A physician ministering to the sick, gently, tenderly, free from prejudice and believing in the solidarity of the human race, is giving praise. Teaching The real Baha'i will not only believe in the teachings of Baha'u'llah, but find in them the guide and inspiration of his whole life and joyfully impart to others the knowledge that is the wellspring of his own being. Only thus will he receive in full measure "the power and confirmation of the Spirit." All cannot be eloquent speakers or ready writers, but all can teach by "living the life." Baha'u'llah says:-- The people of Baha must serve the Lord with wisdom, teach others by their lives, and manifest the light of God in their deeds.
The effect of deed is in truth more powerful than that of words .-- Words of Paradise The Baha'i will, however, on no account force his ideas on those who do not wish to hear them.
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