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| Effie Baker |
Upon becoming a Bahá’í, one accepts certain fundamental
beliefs; but invariably one’s knowledge of the Teachings is limited and often
mixed with personal ideas. Shoghi Effendi explains that “an exact and thorough
comprehension of so vast a system, so sublime a revelation, so sacred a trust,
is for obvious reasons beyond the reach and ken of our finite minds.” Over
time, through study, prayerful reflection, and an effort to live a Bahá’í life,
immature ideas yield to a more profound understanding of Bahá’u’lláh’s
Revelation. Service to the Cause plays a particular role in the process, for
the meaning of the Text is clarified as one translates insights into effective
action.
(From a letter dated 14 November 2005, written on behalf of the
Universal House of Justice to all National Spiritual Assemblies)
