Covetous
Disencumber yourselves of all attachment to this world and the vanities thereof. Beware that ye approach them not, inasmuch as they prompt you to walk after your own lusts and covetous desires, and hinder you from entering the straight and glorious Path.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 275
Amongst the people is he who seateth himself amid the sandals by the door whilst coveting in his heart the seat of honour. Say: What manner of man art thou, O vain and heedless one, who wouldst appear as other than thou art?
- Bahá’u’lláh, The Kitáb-i-Aqdas, p. 31
Detachment is as the sun; in whatsoever heart it doth shine it quencheth the fire of covetousness and self.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Bahá’í World, V 1, p. 42
Follow not that which the Evil One whispereth in your hearts, for he, verily, doth prompt you to walk after your lusts and covetous desires, and hindereth you from treading the straight Path which this all-embracing and all-compelling Cause hath opened.
- Bahá’u’lláh, The Summons of the Lord of Hosts, p. 52
Put away all covetousness and seek contentment; for the covetous hath ever been deprived, and the contented hath ever been loved and praised.
- Bahá’u’lláh, The Persian Hidden Words 50
Reflect, how the people have rejected the Beauty of God, and have clung unto their covetous desires.
- Bahá’u’lláh, The Ki tab-i-Ian, p. 252
Righteous men of learning who dedicate themselves to the guidance of others and are freed and well-guarded from the promptings of a base and covetous nature are, in the sight of Him Who is the Desire of the world, stars of the heaven of true knowledge. It is essential to treat them with deference. They are indeed fountains of soft-flowing water, stars that shine resplendent, fruits of the blessed Tree, exponents of celestial power, and oceans of heavenly wisdom. Happy is he that followeth them. Verily such a soul is numbered in the Book of God, the Lord of the mighty Throne, among those with whom it shall be well.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 96-97
Those who speak falsehoods, who covet worldly things and seek to accumulate the riches of this earth are not of me.
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 456
Quote of the Day
Kamal 13 Ilm 182 B.E.
Assemblies should not underestimate the depth of emotional attachment of which teens are capable. Because the teenage years are a time when young people normally initiate the process of establishing independence, they may be reluctant to seek help, may feel that they have no one to turn to for help, or may be embarrassed or afraid to admit to anyone that they are in trouble.
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States – Guidelines for Spiritual Assemblies on Domestic Violence, p. 99