The
responsibilities of the members of the Spiritual Assemblies that are engaged in
teaching the Cause of God in Eastern lands have been clearly laid down in the
holy Texts. These bid them to work towards the improvement of morals and the spread of
learning; to strive to eradicate ignorance and unenlightenment, eliminate
prejudice, and reinforce the foundation of true faith in people's hearts and
minds; to seek to develop self-reliance and avoidance of blind imitation; to
aim to enhance the efficient management of their affairs, and observe purity
and refinement in all circumstances; to show their commitment to truthfulness
and honesty, and their ability to conduct themselves with frankness, courage
and resolution.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a message dated 30 January 1926, to the Local Spiritual
Assemblies of Iran, translated from the Persian; Compilation ‘Agriculture and
Rural Life’, prepared by the Research Department of the Universal House of
Justice)
