The Prophets come into the world to guide and educate humanity
so that the animal nature of man may disappear and the divinity of his powers
become awakened. The divine aspect or spiritual nature consists of the breaths
of the Holy Spirit. The second birth of which Jesus has spoken refers to the
appearance of this heavenly nature in man. It is expressed in the baptism of
the Holy Spirit, and he who is baptized by the Holy Spirit is a veritable
manifestation of divine mercy to mankind. Then he becomes just and kind to all
humanity; he entertains prejudice and ill will toward none; he shuns no nation
or people.
- ‘Abdu'l-Baha (From a talk; ‘The Promulgation of Universal Peace’)
