“…principles… set forth in the writings of the Guardian” with respect to “the importance and nature of the teaching work among the masses” – summarized by the Universal House of Justice in 1967
- “...the manner of the
presentation of the teachings of the Faith;
- the attitude that
must govern those responsible for enrolling new believers;
- the need to educate
the newly enrolled Bahá'ís, to deepen them in the teachings and to wean them
gradually away from their old allegiances;
- the necessity of
keeping a proper balance between expansion and consolidation;
- the significance of
the participation of the native believers of each country in the teaching work
and in the administration of the affairs of the community;
- the formulation of
budgets within the financial capabilities of the community;
- the importance of
fostering the spirit of self-sacrifice in the hearts of the friends;
- the worthy goal for
each national community to become self-supporting;
- the preferability of
individuality of expression to absolute uniformity, within the framework of the
Administrative Order; and
- the lasting value of
dedication and devotion when engaged in the teaching work."
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 11 May 1967 to all
National Spiritual Assemblies; ‘Messages from the Universal House of Justice
1963-1986’) (To see the entire message please visit: Messages from
the Universal House of Justice – to Baha’i Institutions)
