At such a time when the political world is chaotic and
society seems to be on the verge of death, as a result of the activities of
societies that contain only half-truths, the friends of God should be united
and act as one single organism. The greater their unity the surer they can be
of winning the day. And this unity cannot be achieved save through obedience to
the Assemblies. It is true that these are still immature and may at times act
unwisely. But supporting them will help more their advance toward an
administration that is truly representative of the Cause, than by criticizing
them and ignoring their advice. Bahá'u'lláh has not only advocated certain
principles, but has also provided a mechanism whereby that ideal can be
established and perpetuated. Both of these phases are essential for the
realization of His goal of world unity.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated February 27, 1933
written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer; Compilation on
‘Criticism: Extracts from letters written on behalf of the Guardian to
individual believers’, prepared by the Research Department of the Universal
House of Justice)
