The thing the ... believers must do is to deepen themselves
in the Covenants of Bahá'u'lláh and 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Mere intellectual
understanding of the Teachings is not enough. Deep spirituality is essential,
and the foundation of true spirituality is steadfastness in the Covenant.
- Shoghi Effendi (From
a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer, March
31, 1949; compilation: ‘Lights of Guidance’)
