The Covenant is the "axis of the oneness of the world
of humanity" because it preserves the unity and integrity of the Faith
itself and protects it from being disrupted by individuals who are convinced
that only their understanding of the Teachings is the right one - a fate that
has overcome all past Revelations. The Covenant is, moreover, embedded in the
Writings of Bahá'u'lláh Himself. Thus, as you clearly see, to accept
Bahá'u'lláh is to accept His Covenant; to reject His Covenant is to reject Him.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 3 January 1982, written on
behalf of the Universal House of Justice to an individual believer; The
Compilation of Compilations, vol. I, The Covenant)
