Manipulation
God, verily, is the best of schemers.
- Bahá’u’lláh, The Summons of the Lord of Hosts, p. 124
Immersed in their selfish schemes, they are oblivious of the Divine decree.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 181
They that have turned away from Me have schemed many a time, and acted deceitfully in divers ways.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 161
Your schemings cover you with shame.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 147-148
Amongst all the teeming masses of the earth, only this community of the Most Great Name is free and clear of human schemes and hath no selfish purpose to promote.
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 70
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