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Arabic

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	See Gleanings, section [[gwbs:87\|87]]		See Gleanings, section [[gwbs:87\|87]]

			==Translation of Arabic into Persian==
			* https://bahai-library.com/uhj_persian_arabic_verses

	==Usefulness of Arabic==		==Usefulness of Arabic==

Persian

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			==Translation of Arabic into Persian==
			* https://bahai-library.com/uhj_persian_arabic_verses

	==Persian laudable; Persian deserves every praise since the Manifestation of God for today speaks it==		==Persian laudable; Persian deserves every praise since the Manifestation of God for today speaks it==

Universal House of Justice

Brettz9 — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:22:15 GMT

Elucidations (vs. "interpretation")

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	* https://bahai-library.com/uhj_role_interpretation_elucidation		* https://bahai-library.com/uhj_role_interpretation_elucidation
			* https://bahai-library.com/uhj_function_interpretation

	==Future political functions==		==Future political functions==

Internet

Brettz9 — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:41:41 GMT

Voting on newsgroups

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	==Voting on newsgroups==		==Voting on newsgroups==
	* https://bahai-library.com/uhj_talk-religion-bahai		* https://bahai-library.com/uhj_talk-religion-bahai

			==Teaching on the Internet==
			* https://bahai-library.com/uhj_electronic_forums_teaching

	==Technical, publishing, and administrative issues concerning the Bahá'í use of the internet==		==Technical, publishing, and administrative issues concerning the Bahá'í use of the internet==

Pilgrims' notes

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Compilations

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	== Compilations ==		== Compilations ==
	* https://bahai-library.com/compilation_pilgrims_notes (re: status of)		* https://bahai-library.com/compilation_pilgrims_notes (re: status of)

			== Letters ==
			* https://bahai-library.com/uhj_authentic_quotations_pilgrims

	==By Period==		==By Period==

Bahai9:Bahai9 wiki

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			# Add contents from ''[[Developing Distinctive Bahá'í Communities]]''
	# Flesh out the [[subject]], [[time-sequence]], and [[protagonist]] skeletons to allow people to add new pages readily within a perhaps more simple yet well-organized framework.		# Flesh out the [[subject]], [[time-sequence]], and [[protagonist]] skeletons to allow people to add new pages readily within a perhaps more simple yet well-organized framework.
	# Consider use of adding Category links (multiple links as relevant) to the bottom of each page.		# Consider use of adding Category links (multiple links as relevant) to the bottom of each page.

Template:PartialInventory

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Course:Teaching Christians

Brettz9 — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:24:47 GMT

Origin

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	==Origin==		==Origin==

	Note that this course has borrowed heavily from the excellent work [https://bahai-library.com/young_teaching_christians_handbook Handbook for Teaching Christians More Effectively] (in many cases verbatim). This work follows its own copyright (for which we have obtained permission to reuse and adapt for teaching). (There was also an accompanying video for the course, and the course was abstracted for easy reference in the teaching booklet [https://bahai.works/The_Resurrection_of_All_Mankind “The Resurrection of All Mankind.”].) We have sought to linkify its references (to Bible verses, the Bahá'í Writings, and our own compilation pages on the given topics) as well as add to and adapt the work as deemed useful.		Note that this course has borrowed heavily from the excellent work [https://bahai-library.com/young_teaching_christians_handbook Handbook for Teaching Christians More Effectively] (in many cases verbatim). This work follows its own copyright (for which we have obtained permission to reuse and adapt for teaching). (There was also an accompanying video for the course, and the course was abstracted for easy reference in the teaching booklet [https://bahai.works/The_Resurrection_of_All_Mankind “The Resurrection of All Mankind.”] and later [https://bahai-library.com/us-nsa_teaching_christians_proofs incorporated] into the "Fundamental Verities" course.) We have sought to linkify its references (to Bible verses, the Bahá'í Writings, and our own compilation pages on the given topics) as well as add to and adapt the work as deemed useful.

	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

Reconciling apparent contradictions or dichotomies

Brettz9 — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:23:37 GMT

Documents

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Bahai9:About

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Bahai9:Copyrights

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	Pages on Bahai9 will list quotes from the Bahá’í Writings that are related to the subject of the article. When one page would not be sufficient to represent all the quotes on a given subject, pages will then be divided into smaller sections. For example, the article [[fast]] lists subpages that are related to the fasting period for Bahá’ís: [[Fast - purposes of]] or [[Fast - exemptions]] among others.		Pages on Bahai9 will list quotes from the Bahá’í Writings that are related to the subject of the article. When one page would not be sufficient to represent all the quotes on a given subject, pages will then be divided into smaller sections. For example, the article [[fast]] lists subpages that are related to the fasting period for Bahá’ís: [[Fast - purposes of]] or [[Fast - exemptions]] among others.

	We are using a ".com" domain name for familiarity only; this is not a profit venture in any way. See [[~~Main Page~~]] for details on the freedoms to modify and redistribute the contents here.		We are using a ".com" domain name for familiarity only; this is not a profit venture in any way. See [[Bahai9:Copyrights]] for details on the freedoms to modify and redistribute the contents here.

	==Contributors==		==Contributors==

Course:Meetings for teaching/Existence of God

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	''This section is particularly for atheists/agnostics''		''This section is particularly for atheists/agnostics''

	# ''Read all quotations from [[Existence of God]].''		# ''Read all quotations from [[Existence of God]]. Note from the Báb's misgivings about proofs that there will naturally be some inadequacies with proofs. They can point us in a given direction, but they might not always satisfy to the highest degree.''
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	''Break into groups and select at least one talk as a basis for selecting or making an outline, and then using it to remember the essential argument of the talk.'' -->		''Break into groups and select at least one talk as a basis for selecting or making an outline, and then using it to remember the essential argument of the talk.'' -->

Existence of God proof study outlines/Teleological proof outlines

Brettz9 — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:33:07 GMT

Outline for Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 82, par. 2 (part 1)

Course:Meetings for teaching/Existence of God

Brettz9 — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:50:49 GMT

Existence of God

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	# ''Read the '''[[proofs]]''' from [[Existence of God]].''		# ''Read the '''[[proofs]]''' from [[Existence of God]].''
	# ''Study the '''[[use of study outlines\|outlines]]''' at [[Existence of God proof study outlines]] (at least one proof of each type). Memorize at least the skeleton of the argument of these proofs, memorizing details as feasible.''		# ''Study the '''[[use of study outlines\|outlines]]''' at [[Existence of God proof study outlines]] (at least one proof of each type). Memorize at least the skeleton of the argument of these proofs, memorizing details as feasible.''
			## Teleological proof outlines (and argument for God from ruling power)<br><br>
			## Composition proof outlines<br><br>
			## Part-whole proof outlines<br><br>
			## Cosmological proof outlines<br><br>
			## Pseudo-ontological proof outlines<br><br>
	# ''Optionally review the [[wikipedia:Existence of God\|Wikipedia page]].''		# ''Optionally review the [[wikipedia:Existence of God\|Wikipedia page]].''

Existence of God proof study outlines/Teleological proof outlines

Brettz9 — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:44:40 GMT

Notes

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	*** 1. It is that Eternal and Almighty One Who subjects nature to ideal laws and organizing principles, and Who rules over it.		*** 1. It is that Eternal and Almighty One Who subjects nature to ideal laws and organizing principles, and Who rules over it.
	** B. He causes it to manifest whatsoever He desires		** B. He causes it to manifest whatsoever He desires

			====Notes====
			* ''This proof is also (in section V), an "argument for God from ruling power".''

	===Outline for ''[[Some Answered Questions]]'', chapter [[saqc:2\|2]], pars. [[saqp:2-1\|1]]-2===		===Outline for ''[[Some Answered Questions]]'', chapter [[saqc:2\|2]], pars. [[saqp:2-1\|1]]-2===

Meetings for teaching

Brettz9 — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:17:53 GMT

Feast

Brettz9 — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:17:37 GMT

Programme for the Nineteen Day Feast

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	## '''Prayers and meditations''' from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, the Bab, and to a lesser extent the Master<sup>[[#sel1\|1]], [[#sel2\|2]], [[#sel3\|3]], [[#sel4\|4]], [[#sel5\|5]], [[#sel6\|6]]</sup> (or the Persian (devotional) writings of Shoghi Effendi<sup>[[#sel6\|6]])</sup>		## '''Prayers and meditations''' from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, the Bab, and to a lesser extent the Master<sup>[[#sel1\|1]], [[#sel2\|2]], [[#sel3\|3]], [[#sel4\|4]], [[#sel5\|5]], [[#sel6\|6]]</sup> (or the Persian (devotional) writings of Shoghi Effendi<sup>[[#sel6\|6]])</sup>
	## Optionally, '''tablets and excerpts''' from Bahá'u'lláh's, the Báb, or to a lesser extent the Master's<sup>[[#sel1\|1]], [[#sel2\|2]], [[#sel4\|4]], [[#sel5\|5]], [[#sel6\|6]]</sup> or the '''Holy Scriptures of previous Dispensations'''<sup>[[#sel5\|5]]</sup> as the Bible or the Qur'án<sup>[[#sel1\|1]], [[#sel4\|4]]</sup> (though prior scriptures is to be less so since the Feast is for Bahá'ís<sup>[[#sel8\|8]]</sup>)		## Optionally, '''tablets and excerpts''' from Bahá'u'lláh's, the Báb, or to a lesser extent the Master's<sup>[[#sel1\|1]], [[#sel2\|2]], [[#sel4\|4]], [[#sel5\|5]], [[#sel6\|6]]</sup> or the '''Holy Scriptures of previous Dispensations'''<sup>[[#sel5\|5]]</sup> as the Bible or the Qur'án<sup>[[#sel1\|1]], [[#sel4\|4]]</sup> (though prior scriptures is to be less so since the Feast is for Bahá'ís<sup>[[#sel8\|8]]</sup>)
	## '''Hymns~~''' composed by Bahá'ís themselves<sup>[[#sel9\|9]]</sup> (placement after devotional portion per sel. [[#sel2\|2]]?), and also of such '''hymns~~, poems and chants''' as are based on the Holy Words<sup>[[#sel9\|9]]</sup>		## '''Hymns, poems and chants''' as are based on the Holy Words<sup>[[#sel9\|9]], [[#sel10\|10]]</sup>
			# Administrative (or Social) Portion
	# Administrative Portion		## Optionally, at the (beginning of the) administrative portion: '''The reading of the teachings'''<sup>[[#sel3\|3]]</sup>/'''The Guardian's writings'''<sup>[[#sel3\|3]], [[#sel5\|5]], [[#sel6\|6]], [[#sel7\|7]]</sup>
	## Optionally, at the (beginning of the) administrative portion: The reading of the teachings<sup>[[#sel3\|3]]</sup>/The Guardian's writings<sup>[[#sel3\|3]], [[#sel5\|5]], [[#sel6\|6]], [[#sel7\|7]]</sup>		## '''Hymns''' composed by Bahá'ís themselves<sup>[[#sel9\|9]]</sup> (placement sometime after devotional portion per sel. [[#sel2\|2]] and [[#sel10\|10]])
	# ~~Social~~ portion		## Optionally, '''uplifting talks''' may be given (or during social portion?)<sup>[[#sel11\|11]], [[#sel12\|12]], [[#sel13\|13]], [[#sel14\|14]]</sup>
	## Optionally, uplifting talks may be given (or during ~~administrative~~ portion?)<sup>[[#~~sel10~~\|10]], [[#~~sel11~~\|11]], [[#~~sel12~~\|12]]</sup>

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	:(From a letter written [[on behalf of the Guardian]] to an individual believer, April 7, 1935: Bahá'í Meetings and the Nineteen Day Feast, p. 5, Wilmette, 1976, ''[[Nineteen Day Feast (compilation)\|The Nineteen Day Feast]]'', no. [https://bahai-library.com/compilation_nineteen_day_feast#66 66]; also in ''[[Lights of Guidance]]'', no. [[logn:823\|823]])		:(From a letter written [[on behalf of the Guardian]] to an individual believer, April 7, 1935: Bahá'í Meetings and the Nineteen Day Feast, p. 5, Wilmette, 1976, ''[[Nineteen Day Feast (compilation)\|The Nineteen Day Feast]]'', no. [https://bahai-library.com/compilation_nineteen_day_feast#66 66]; also in ''[[Lights of Guidance]]'', no. [[logn:823\|823]])

			===Songs whose words are primarily from the Writings are fitting for devotional portion; other poetic songs are desirable in their place===

			<div id="sel10"></div>10. "We have noted in your Minutes … a statement, “It was agreed to advise the friends in … that it was not correct to sing a song composed by a Bahá’í at the devotional part of the Nineteen Day Feast.”

			"It is not clear what your framework of reference for consultation happened to be, nor if a direct question was referred to your National Assembly for decision. However, we feel that it will be helpful to you to know that songs whose words are the primary Writings of the Báb, Bahá’u’lláh or ‘Abdu’l-Bahá are all quite fitting for the devotional portion of the Feast. Indeed, the Persian chants are such songs, out of a different tradition; they are a way of giving music to the holy Word, and each person who chants does it in a way which mirrors his feeling and expression of the Words he is uttering. As for songs whose words are poetic and the composition of persons other than the Figures of the Faith, these may be desirable but in their proper place, for, as you know, “music is the language of the spirit.”"

			:(From a letter dated 22 February 1971 written by the Universal House of Justice to a National Spiritual Assembly; cited in an email dated [https://bahai-library.com/uhj_feast_talks_hymns 18 April 2024])

	===Instrumental Music May Be Used at Feasts===		===Instrumental Music May Be Used at Feasts===
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	===Uplifting talks===		===Uplifting talks===

	<div id="~~sel10~~"></div> 10. "As to the Nineteen Day festivity, it is of the utmost importance that the friends should gather at a meeting where, in complete attunement and love, they should engage in the remembrance of God and His praise, and converse as to the glad tidings of God, and proofs of the Advent of Baha'u'llah, and should recount the high deeds and sacrifices of the lovers of God in Persia, and tell of the martyrs' detachment from the world, and their ecstasy, and of how the believers there stood by one another and gave up everything they had.		<div id="sel11"></div> 11. "As to the Nineteen Day festivity, it is of the utmost importance that the friends should gather at a meeting where, in complete attunement and love, they should engage in the remembrance of God and His praise, and converse as to the glad tidings of God, and proofs of the Advent of Baha'u'llah, and should recount the high deeds and sacrifices of the lovers of God in Persia, and tell of the martyrs' detachment from the world, and their ecstasy, and of how the believers there stood by one another and gave up everything they had.
	The Nineteen Day festivity is, therefore, of very great importance."		The Nineteen Day festivity is, therefore, of very great importance."

	:(`Abdu'l-Baha, From a Tablet to an individual believer - translated from the Persian; The Nineteen Day Feast, no. [https://bahai-library.com/compilation_nineteen_day_feast#11 11])		:(`Abdu'l-Baha, From a Tablet to an individual believer - translated from the Persian; The Nineteen Day Feast, no. [https://bahai-library.com/compilation_nineteen_day_feast#11 11])

	<div id="~~sel11~~"></div> 11. "Even though the observance of the Feast requires strict adherence to the threefold aspects in the sequence in which they have been defined, there is much room for variety in the total experience. For example...’Abdu’l-Bahá recommends that eloquent, uplifting talks be given..."		<div id="sel12"></div> 12. "Even though the observance of the Feast requires strict adherence to the threefold aspects in the sequence in which they have been defined, there is much room for variety in the total experience. For example...’Abdu’l-Bahá recommends that eloquent, uplifting talks be given..."

	:([[On behalf of the Universal House of Justice]], August 27, 1989, ''[[Wider Horizon]]'', p. [https://bahai-library.com/uhj_wider_horizon&chapter=1#67 67])		:([[On behalf of the Universal House of Justice]], August 27, 1989, ''[[Wider Horizon]]'', p. [https://bahai-library.com/uhj_wider_horizon&chapter=1#67 67])

	<div id="~~sel12~~"></div> 12. "Thou hast written to Jináb-i-Manshádí concerning the Feast...Let them read the holy verses, as well as essays which are of benefit, and the letters of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá; encourage and inspire one another to love each and all; chant the prayers with serenity and joy; give eloquent talks; and praise the matchless Lord."		<div id="sel13"></div> 13. "Thou hast written to Jináb-i-Manshádí concerning the Feast...Let them read the holy verses, as well as essays which are of benefit, and the letters of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá; encourage and inspire one another to love each and all; chant the prayers with serenity and joy; give eloquent talks; and praise the matchless Lord."

	:([['Abdu'l-Bahá]], [https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/abdul-baha/additional-tablets-extracts-talks/687782748/1#767284603 Extract from a Tablet of ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá])		:([['Abdu'l-Bahá]], [https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/abdul-baha/additional-tablets-extracts-talks/687782748/1#767284603 Extract from a Tablet of ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá])

			<div id="sel14"></div> 14. "As you know, in all Bahá’í meetings, including the Nineteen Day Feasts, for the devotional parts of such gatherings, prayers and readings from the Sacred Texts are read or chanted aloud. If speeches are included in the program of a Nineteen Day Feast they should not, and do not, form part of the devotional part of the Feast."

			:(From a letter dated 14 August 1996 written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to an individual believer; cited in an email dated [https://bahai-library.com/uhj_feast_talks_hymns 18 April 2024])

	====See also====		====See also====

Communism

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To-dos for this page

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	==To-dos for this page==		==To-dos for this page==
	* Quotes on Movement of the Left and "absolute equality", etc. (see also [[Soviet Union]] page for links to possibly relevant materials); https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search?q=Communism		* Quotes on "Movement of the Left" and "absolute equality", etc. (see also [[Soviet Union]] page for links to possibly relevant materials); https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search?q=Communism

	[[Category:Government]]		[[Category:Government]]

Matthew

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11:20-24

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	* [[Judgment]]		* [[Judgment]]
	* [[Miracle]]		* [[Miracle]]

			===[[bib:Matthew 11:25-26\|11:25-26]]===
			* [[Being like little children]]

	===[[bib:Matthew 19:30\|19:30]]===		===[[bib:Matthew 19:30\|19:30]]===

Social Teachings

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Public discussions should conform to 'Abdu'l-Bahá's talks in covering the topics He covered

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	* [[Free trade]]		* [[Free trade]]

			==Public discussions should conform to 'Abdu'l-Bahá's talks in covering the topics He covered==

			{{ABPartialInventory\|As for the matter of the public meeting, it is approved but must conform to my talks. All discussions should be about the oneness of the human world, the removal of religious and sectarian prejudices, and efforts toward fellowship and elimination of misunderstandings between religions - just as I spoke in the Jewish synagogue in America. And you should speak of the teachings of Baha'u'llah as I do: first, the independent investigation of truth; second, the oneness of humanity; third, that religion must be the cause of fellowship and love - otherwise it is not religion but rather a calamity for humanity, and irreligion is better than such religion - and so forth through the teachings which are detailed in my talks.\|AB12204}}

			{{ABPartialInventory\|The basis of the Call [i.e., teaching and delivering addresses] must be the Oneness of the world of humanity...This must be the basis of your addresses in public meetings.\|AB11086}}

			{{ABPartialInventory\|Regarding the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar in Washington - certainly if public meetings are organized, it will cause the spread of the Cause of God. In those public gatherings, general matters should be discussed, not specific ones. The exact same topics that I discussed in public gatherings should be mentioned, namely: the oneness of humanity, independent investigation of truth, the unity of the foundation of divine religions, abandonment of religious, sectarian, racial and national prejudices, conformity of religion with reason and science, religion being the cause of fellowship and love between people (otherwise its abandonment is preferable), equality between men and women, necessity of confirmation from the Holy Spirit, proving the existence of God and divine revelation, the penetrating power of Baha'u'llah, unity between religions, the dawning of the Sun of Truth from the horizon of Iran, universal peace, universal language, and education of children of all religions in one school with one curriculum. Such matters should be discussed in public meetings. Consult with Mrs. Parsons and other friends about all these matters and make arrangements accordingly.\|AB03394}}

	==See also==		==See also==

Proofs

Brettz9 — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:34:38 GMT

Meetings for teaching

Brettz9 — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:33:15 GMT

The study of teaching lessons is most necessary and obligatory; those with no time during day should speak and learn at night

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	{{ABPartialInventory\|O students of Truth and pupils in the divine school! According to what is known, you are engaged in learning truths and mysteries in the gathering of meanings before the Teacher of Love, and are accustomed to burning away the veils of idle fancies. Surely you must strive to accomplish something, for those regions are in utmost need until enlightened souls are raised up and engage in guiding the seekers. In these days there are many who thirst but very few who serve as cupbearers. The study of teaching lessons has become most necessary and obligatory. My hope is that all new Baha'is will engage in studying lessons on teaching. Those who have no time during the day should speak and learn at night.\|AB03372}}		{{ABPartialInventory\|O students of Truth and pupils in the divine school! According to what is known, you are engaged in learning truths and mysteries in the gathering of meanings before the Teacher of Love, and are accustomed to burning away the veils of idle fancies. Surely you must strive to accomplish something, for those regions are in utmost need until enlightened souls are raised up and engage in guiding the seekers. In these days there are many who thirst but very few who serve as cupbearers. The study of teaching lessons has become most necessary and obligatory. My hope is that all new Baha'is will engage in studying lessons on teaching. Those who have no time during the day should speak and learn at night.\|AB03372}}

			==Wish for success in assembly for teaching for youth to seek knowledge of divine proofs, mysteries of sacred books, and memorizing verses useful for teaching==

			{{ABPartialInventory\|O ye who are firm in the Covenant! Your written page was seen and your unfolded page was observed. The contents and meanings were divine, and the words and lines indicated abundant blessing, for it was a mirror of the favors of the Abha Kingdom and evidence of faith, certitude and self-sacrifice in the path of God. That spiritual assembly is merciful and that luminous gathering is heavenly. Therefore, my hope is that you will succeed in forming an assembly for the study of teaching, so that Baha'i youth may pursue their studies with firm resolve and pure intention, seeking knowledge of divine proofs and evidences, studying the mysteries of the sacred books, memorizing verses useful for teaching, as well as traditional narrations, rational proofs, and the penetrating power of the Blessed Beauty's word - and how He proclaimed His Cause from the Most Great Prison.\|AB00470}}

	==Spending time on linguistic or literary study during the teaching meetings will mean lost opportunity; must focus on proofs for the existence of God, divine unity, the transcendence of God, the necessity of revelation, and truth of the Holy Manifestations and memorize verses proving the Day of Manifestation==		==Spending time on linguistic or literary study during the teaching meetings will mean lost opportunity; must focus on proofs for the existence of God, divine unity, the transcendence of God, the necessity of revelation, and truth of the Holy Manifestations and memorize verses proving the Day of Manifestation==

Proofs

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	{{ABPartialInventory\|"In this day, the most useful books are those which demonstrate the validity of the Cause with logical proofs, intellectual evidences and spiritual arguments."\|ABU3075}}		{{ABPartialInventory\|"In this day, the most useful books are those which demonstrate the validity of the Cause with logical proofs, intellectual evidences and spiritual arguments."\|ABU3075}}

			==The friends are to strive to the extent possible to gain proficiency in presenting proofs==

			{{ABPartialInventory\|Therefore, the friends of God, young and old, men and women, must strive to the extent possible to acquire sciences and knowledge, increase their understanding of the mysteries of the Holy Books, and gain proficiency in presenting divine proofs and evidences. His Holiness the Chief of Chiefs, who attained the highest station in the world of joy (may the spirit of those near to God be sacrificed for him), established an institute of learning. He was the first blessed person to lay the foundation of this mighty enterprise. Praise be to God, during his days he trained souls who today are supremely eloquent and capable of presenting divine proofs and evidences. Indeed, these students are the pure spiritual progeny of that one near to the Divine Threshold. After his ascension, certain blessed souls undertook to maintain teaching and learning, and this prisoner was boundlessly gladdened by this news.\|AB00787}}

	==Prayers for reinforcement by, mastery of, and use of proofs==		==Prayers for reinforcement by, mastery of, and use of proofs==

Sadru's-Sudúr

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			==The Chief of chiefs was the first blessed person to lay the enterprise of training souls who are capable of presenting proofs==

			{{ABPartialInventory\|His Holiness the Chief of Chiefs, who attained the highest station in the world of joy (may the spirit of those near to God be sacrificed for him), established an institute of learning. He was the first blessed person to lay the foundation of this mighty enterprise. Praise be to God, during his days he trained souls who today are supremely eloquent and capable of presenting divine proofs and evidences. Indeed, these students are the pure spiritual progeny of that one near to the Divine Threshold. After his ascension, certain blessed souls undertook to maintain teaching and learning, and this prisoner was boundlessly gladdened by this news.\|AB00787}}

	==Pioneering organized training had been done in Iran in the early 20th century by Sadru's-Sudúr==		==Pioneering organized training had been done in Iran in the early 20th century by Sadru's-Sudúr==

Bible to be studied

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	:([['Abdu'l-Bahá]], ''[[Star of the West]]'', vol. 22, issue 9, p. [[works:Star of the West/Volume 22/Issue 9/Text#pg266\|266]])		:([['Abdu'l-Bahá]], ''[[Star of the West]]'', vol. 22, issue 9, p. [[works:Star of the West/Volume 22/Issue 9/Text#pg266\|266]])

			===Strive to increase understanding of the mysteries of the Holy Books===

			{{ABPartialInventory\|Therefore, the friends of God, young and old, men and women, must strive to the extent possible to acquire sciences and knowledge, increase their understanding of the mysteries of the Holy Books, and gain proficiency in presenting divine proofs and evidences.\|AB00787}}

	==Duty of every Bahá'í to read and comprehend meanings of Old and New Testament==		==Duty of every Bahá'í to read and comprehend meanings of Old and New Testament==

Meetings for teaching

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Several souls to gather in meetings in every city to discourse on proofs

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	{{ABPartialInventory\|Give thanks unto God that thou wert enabled to compose this treatise, to render such a notable service at the Threshold of the Divine Unity, and in this Most Great Cycle to leave behind a work that shall, like a banner in all ages and centuries, promote the hidden mystery. If it were possible for several knowledgeable souls in every city to gather together in meetings when opportunity allowed, and ever discourse on proofs and demonstrations and the evidences of the All-Merciful, it would greatly expand minds. However, speech must be confined to this subject and kept within bounds.\|AB11073}}		{{ABPartialInventory\|Give thanks unto God that thou wert enabled to compose this treatise, to render such a notable service at the Threshold of the Divine Unity, and in this Most Great Cycle to leave behind a work that shall, like a banner in all ages and centuries, promote the hidden mystery. If it were possible for several knowledgeable souls in every city to gather together in meetings when opportunity allowed, and ever discourse on proofs and demonstrations and the evidences of the All-Merciful, it would greatly expand minds. However, speech must be confined to this subject and kept within bounds.\|AB11073}}

			==The study of teaching lessons is most necessary and obligatory; those with no time during day should speak and learn at night==

			{{ABPartialInventory\|O students of Truth and pupils in the divine school! According to what is known, you are engaged in learning truths and mysteries in the gathering of meanings before the Teacher of Love, and are accustomed to burning away the veils of idle fancies. Surely you must strive to accomplish something, for those regions are in utmost need until enlightened souls are raised up and engage in guiding the seekers. In these days there are many who thirst but very few who serve as cupbearers. The study of teaching lessons has become most necessary and obligatory. My hope is that all new Baha'is will engage in studying lessons on teaching. Those who have no time during the day should speak and learn at night.\|AB03372}}

			==Spending time on linguistic or literary study during the teaching meetings will mean lost opportunity; must focus on proofs for the existence of God, divine unity, the transcendence of God, the necessity of revelation, and truth of the Holy Manifestations and memorize verses proving the Day of Manifestation==

			{{ABPartialInventory\|O distinguished learned one, your letter arrived and upon reading it, the dawn of joy broke from the horizon of the heart, for it proved that you are watering the cultivation of His Holiness Sadru's-Sudur and tending the garden of his hopes, and are occupied with designing flowers of inner meanings in the gardens of hearts. However, all teaching and instruction must be lessons in teaching the Faith, so that the students gain proficiency in teaching. Otherwise, if they spend time on syntax, morphology, logic, rhetoric, figures of speech and the like, and then study lessons in teaching, years will pass and the opportunity will be lost. Therefore, they must gain proficiency in proofs for the existence of God, demonstrations of divine unity, the transcendence and sanctification of the pure Reality that is beyond description, proofs for the necessity of revelation, and rational and traditional proofs for the truth of the Holy Manifestations. They must memorize all verses and traditions that prove the Day of Manifestation. This can be accomplished in two years, after which they can engage in teaching."\|AB00768}}

	==See also==		==See also==

Spiritual meeting

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What to Recite at "spiritual meetings"

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	:(Words of 'Abdu'l-Baha, in ''[[Star of the West]]'', vol. 13, issue 10, p. [[text:Star of the West/Volume 13/Issue 10/Text#pg276\|276]])		:(Words of 'Abdu'l-Baha, in ''[[Star of the West]]'', vol. 13, issue 10, p. [[text:Star of the West/Volume 13/Issue 10/Text#pg276\|276]])

			===Wonderful to arrange spiritual gatherings and engage in divine proofs from the Holy Books===

			{{ABPartialInventory\|"How wonderful, how wonderful that you have arranged spiritual gatherings and engaged in divine proofs and arguments, and will prove the Cause of the Manifest Light through conclusive evidence and testimonies from the Holy Books. This purpose is most blessed, and this aim is the cause of illumination of the servants and lands."\|AB00616}}

	=== To present proofs and speak of the signs of the appearance of the Beauty of Abhá ===		=== To present proofs and speak of the signs of the appearance of the Beauty of Abhá ===

Bible to be studied

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Strive to follow counsels of Bible and order lives to become saints of the Most High

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	:([['Abdu'l-Bahá]], ''[[Star of the West]]'', vol. 22, issue 12, p. [[works:Star of the West/Volume 22/Issue 12/Text#pg368\|368]])		:([['Abdu'l-Bahá]], ''[[Star of the West]]'', vol. 22, issue 12, p. [[works:Star of the West/Volume 22/Issue 12/Text#pg368\|368]])

			=== Bible to always be studied and read in Bahá'í meetings ===

			{{ABPartialInventory\|"The Bible and Holy Books of other religions must always be studied and to be read in the Baha'i meetings. Their study will widen the circle of one's information and acquaint him with the wonderful prophecies fulfilled today. A Baha'i publication must never publish anything which may cause provocations or injure the feelings of any one or displease any soul. It must publish such matters that would be conducive to the happiness, hopefulness, advancement, guidance and illumination of the readers. Its field must be universal, its sympathy must be universal, its ideals must be universal. Its contents must establish fellowship between the hearts of all the religionists and not publish anything which might pain or wound the feelings of others. The reading and study of the Holy Books are essential so that man may become informed with the glad-tidings."\|ABU1232}}

	===Strive to follow counsels of Bible and order lives to become saints of the Most High===		===Strive to follow counsels of Bible and order lives to become saints of the Most High===
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	:([['Abdu'l-Bahá]], ''[[Star of the West]]'', vol. 22, issue 12, p. [[works:Star of the West/Volume 22/Issue 12/Text#pg368\|368]])		:([['Abdu'l-Bahá]], ''[[Star of the West]]'', vol. 22, issue 12, p. [[works:Star of the West/Volume 22/Issue 12/Text#pg368\|368]])


	“The first thing to do is to acquire a thirst for Spirituality, then Live the Life! Live the Life! Live the Life! The way to acquire this thirst is to meditate upon the future life. Study the Holy Words, read your Bible, read the Holy Books, especially study the Holy Utterances of Bahá’u’lláh; Prayer and Meditation, take much time for these two. Then will you know this Great Thirst, and then only can you begin to Live the Life!”		“The first thing to do is to acquire a thirst for Spirituality, then Live the Life! Live the Life! Live the Life! The way to acquire this thirst is to meditate upon the future life. Study the Holy Words, read your Bible, read the Holy Books, especially study the Holy Utterances of Bahá’u’lláh; Prayer and Meditation, take much time for these two. Then will you know this Great Thirst, and then only can you begin to Live the Life!”

Spiritual meeting

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Conversation should be confined in gatherings to exposition of proofs and traces of the Beloved

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	{{ABPartialInventory\|In gatherings that are convened, external conversations should not take place at all. Rather, conversation should be confined to the chanting of verses, the reading of words, and matters pertaining to the Cause of God, such as the exposition of proofs and arguments, clear and evident reasons, and the traces of the Beloved of the worlds. Those who attend such gatherings should, before entering, be adorned with the utmost cleanliness and, turning their attention to the Abha Kingdom, enter in complete humility and submissiveness.\|AB02358}}		{{ABPartialInventory\|In gatherings that are convened, external conversations should not take place at all. Rather, conversation should be confined to the chanting of verses, the reading of words, and matters pertaining to the Cause of God, such as the exposition of proofs and arguments, clear and evident reasons, and the traces of the Beloved of the worlds. Those who attend such gatherings should, before entering, be adorned with the utmost cleanliness and, turning their attention to the Abha Kingdom, enter in complete humility and submissiveness.\|AB02358}}

			=== Speak of the history of the prophets, of the reality of the religions of God, of the history of Bahá'u'lláh and His proof ===

			{{ABPartialInventory\|"You must associate together in love. Whenever you meet let your conversation be heavenly in character. Speak of reality. Speak of the history of the prophets and of the reality of the religions of God. Speak of the history of Baha'u'llah and of the proof of the Blessed Perfection. Each one of you should strive with all your heart to become a manifestor of God's inspiration."\|ABU1485}}

	==Purpose is for teaching; the focus was to become more on teaching rather than worship after the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár was founded==		==Purpose is for teaching; the focus was to become more on teaching rather than worship after the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár was founded==

Proofs

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Most useful books are those which demonstrate the validity of the cause with logical proofs, intellectual evidences, and spiritual arguments

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	:(Words of 'Abdu'l-Baha, in ''[[Star of the West]]'', vol. 13, issue 10, p. [[text:Star of the West/Volume 13/Issue 10/Text#pg276\|276]])		:(Words of 'Abdu'l-Baha, in ''[[Star of the West]]'', vol. 13, issue 10, p. [[text:Star of the West/Volume 13/Issue 10/Text#pg276\|276]])

	==~~Most~~ useful books are those which demonstrate the validity of the cause with logical proofs, intellectual evidences, and spiritual arguments==		==The most useful books are those which demonstrate the validity of the cause with logical proofs, intellectual evidences, and spiritual arguments==

	{{ABPartialInventory\|"In this day, the most useful books are those which demonstrate the validity of the Cause with logical proofs, intellectual evidences and spiritual arguments."\|ABU3075}}		{{ABPartialInventory\|"In this day, the most useful books are those which demonstrate the validity of the Cause with logical proofs, intellectual evidences and spiritual arguments."\|ABU3075}}

Spiritual meeting

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To read verses, peruse words such as explaining proofs, delivering clear arguments, and announcing sins of the Beloved

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	{{ABPartialInventory\|"Concerning the spiritual meetings thou didst write about - spiritual meetings must be founded upon the teaching of the Cause of God. In that meeting the maidservants of the Merciful must present proofs and evidences, and speak of the signs and traces of the appearance of the Beauty of ABHA (may my spirit be a sacrifice for His loved ones). During this, some Tablets and prayers may be read, and finally if there is chanting in supplication to the Kingdom of Verses, it is also agreeable and acceptable. But the main purpose of establishing spiritual meetings is for teaching, so that those present may become aware of the divine proofs and evidences."\|AB00908}}		{{ABPartialInventory\|"Concerning the spiritual meetings thou didst write about - spiritual meetings must be founded upon the teaching of the Cause of God. In that meeting the maidservants of the Merciful must present proofs and evidences, and speak of the signs and traces of the appearance of the Beauty of ABHA (may my spirit be a sacrifice for His loved ones). During this, some Tablets and prayers may be read, and finally if there is chanting in supplication to the Kingdom of Verses, it is also agreeable and acceptable. But the main purpose of establishing spiritual meetings is for teaching, so that those present may become aware of the divine proofs and evidences."\|AB00908}}

			=== To read verses, peruse words such as explaining proofs, delivering clear arguments, and announcing sins of the Beloved ===

			{{ABPartialInventory\|But concerning the established (organized assemblies), altogether outside conversation must not be introduced therein. Nay, rather, conversation must be confined to the reading of verses, the perusing of Words and affairs which pertain to the Cause of God, such as explaining proofs and evidences, delivering clear and irrefutable arguments and announcing the signs of the Beloved of the creatures.\|AB07821}}

			=== Conversation should be confined in gatherings to exposition of proofs and traces of the Beloved ===

			{{ABPartialInventory\|In gatherings that are convened, external conversations should not take place at all. Rather, conversation should be confined to the chanting of verses, the reading of words, and matters pertaining to the Cause of God, such as the exposition of proofs and arguments, clear and evident reasons, and the traces of the Beloved of the worlds. Those who attend such gatherings should, before entering, be adorned with the utmost cleanliness and, turning their attention to the Abha Kingdom, enter in complete humility and submissiveness.\|AB02358}}

	==Purpose is for teaching; the focus was to become more on teaching rather than worship after the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár was founded==		==Purpose is for teaching; the focus was to become more on teaching rather than worship after the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár was founded==

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	:([['Abdu'l-Bahá]], provisional translation, [https://bahai-library.com/inventory/{{{2\|}}} Partial Inventory ID {{{2\|}}}])		:([['Abdu'l-Bahá]], provisional translation, [https://bahai-library.com/inventory/{{{2\|}}} Partial Inventory ID {{{2\|}}}])<noinclude>[[Category:Text authenticity templates]]</noinclude>
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Proofs

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Present to public the proofs of Cause with tongue of fire to exhilarate souls and fill minds with tumult and acclamation

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	:(Words of 'Abdu'l-Baha, in ''[[Star of the West]]'', vol. 13, issue 10, p. [[text:Star of the West/Volume 13/Issue 10/Text#pg276\|276]])		:(Words of 'Abdu'l-Baha, in ''[[Star of the West]]'', vol. 13, issue 10, p. [[text:Star of the West/Volume 13/Issue 10/Text#pg276\|276]])

			==Most useful books are those which demonstrate the validity of the cause with logical proofs, intellectual evidences, and spiritual arguments==

			{{ABPartialInventory\|"In this day, the most useful books are those which demonstrate the validity of the Cause with logical proofs, intellectual evidences and spiritual arguments."\|ABU3075}}

	==Prayers for reinforcement by, mastery of, and use of proofs==		==Prayers for reinforcement by, mastery of, and use of proofs==

Spiritual meeting

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	:(Words of 'Abdu'l-Baha, in ''[[Star of the West]]'', vol. 13, issue 10, p. [[text:Star of the West/Volume 13/Issue 10/Text#pg276\|276]])		:(Words of 'Abdu'l-Baha, in ''[[Star of the West]]'', vol. 13, issue 10, p. [[text:Star of the West/Volume 13/Issue 10/Text#pg276\|276]])

			=== To present proofs and speak of the signs of the appearance of the Beauty of Abhá ===

			{{ABPartialInventory\|"Concerning the spiritual meetings thou didst write about - spiritual meetings must be founded upon the teaching of the Cause of God. In that meeting the maidservants of the Merciful must present proofs and evidences, and speak of the signs and traces of the appearance of the Beauty of ABHA (may my spirit be a sacrifice for His loved ones). During this, some Tablets and prayers may be read, and finally if there is chanting in supplication to the Kingdom of Verses, it is also agreeable and acceptable. But the main purpose of establishing spiritual meetings is for teaching, so that those present may become aware of the divine proofs and evidences."\|AB00908}}

	==Purpose is for teaching; the focus was to become more on teaching rather than worship after the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár was founded==		==Purpose is for teaching; the focus was to become more on teaching rather than worship after the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár was founded==

Meetings for teaching

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Matthew

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11:2-19

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	* [[bib:Matthew 11:18\|11:18]]: [[Evil spirits]]		* [[bib:Matthew 11:18\|11:18]]: [[Evil spirits]]
	* [[bib:Matthew 11:19\|11:19]]: [[Eschewment of fellowship with ungodly]]		* [[bib:Matthew 11:19\|11:19]]: [[Eschewment of fellowship with ungodly]]

			===[[bib:Matthew 11:20-24\|11:20-24]]===
			* [[Judgment]]
			* [[Miracle]]

	===[[bib:Matthew 19:30\|19:30]]===		===[[bib:Matthew 19:30\|19:30]]===

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	{{ABPartialInventory\|O distinguished learned one, your letter arrived and upon reading it, the dawn of joy broke from the horizon of the heart, for it proved that you are watering the cultivation of His Holiness Sadru's-Sudur and tending the garden of his hopes, and are occupied with designing flowers of inner meanings in the gardens of hearts. However, all teaching and instruction must be lessons in teaching the Faith, so that the students gain proficiency in teaching. Otherwise, if they spend time on syntax, morphology, logic, rhetoric, figures of speech and the like, and then study lessons in teaching, years will pass and the opportunity will be lost. Therefore, they must gain proficiency in proofs for the existence of God, demonstrations of divine unity, the transcendence and sanctification of the pure Reality that is beyond description, proofs for the necessity of revelation, and rational and traditional proofs for the truth of the Holy Manifestations. They must memorize all verses and traditions that prove the Day of Manifestation. This can be accomplished in two years, after which they can engage in teaching."\|AB00768}}		{{ABPartialInventory\|O distinguished learned one, your letter arrived and upon reading it, the dawn of joy broke from the horizon of the heart, for it proved that you are watering the cultivation of His Holiness Sadru's-Sudur and tending the garden of his hopes, and are occupied with designing flowers of inner meanings in the gardens of hearts. However, all teaching and instruction must be lessons in teaching the Faith, so that the students gain proficiency in teaching. Otherwise, if they spend time on syntax, morphology, logic, rhetoric, figures of speech and the like, and then study lessons in teaching, years will pass and the opportunity will be lost. Therefore, they must gain proficiency in proofs for the existence of God, demonstrations of divine unity, the transcendence and sanctification of the pure Reality that is beyond description, proofs for the necessity of revelation, and rational and traditional proofs for the truth of the Holy Manifestations. They must memorize all verses and traditions that prove the Day of Manifestation. This can be accomplished in two years, after which they can engage in teaching."\|AB00768}}

			===See also===
			* [[Logic]]
			* [[Syntax]]
			* [[Analogy]]

	==See also==		==See also==
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	* [[Teaching]]		* [[Teaching]]
	* [[Meetings]]		* [[Meetings]]
			* [[Proofs]]

	==To-dos for this page==		==To-dos for this page==

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	* [[Existence of God]]		* [[Existence of God]]
	* [[Meeting for teaching]] (also [[spiritual meetings]])		* [[Meeting for teaching]] (also [[spiritual meetings]])
			* [[Feast#Uplifting talks]] (offering of proofs at Feast)

	{{bahaipedia}}		{{bahaipedia}}

	[[Category:Proofs]]		[[Category:Proofs]]

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	Since this House guidance was more recent and includes extra information on the weekly nature of these meetings, it is being placed on this "meetings for teaching" page rather than the "[[spiritual meeting]]" page.		Since this House guidance was more recent and includes extra information on the weekly nature of these meetings, it is being placed on this "meetings for teaching" page rather than the "[[spiritual meeting]]" page.

			==Several souls to gather in meetings in every city to discourse on proofs==

			{{ABPartialInventory\|Give thanks unto God that thou wert enabled to compose this treatise, to render such a notable service at the Threshold of the Divine Unity, and in this Most Great Cycle to leave behind a work that shall, like a banner in all ages and centuries, promote the hidden mystery. If it were possible for several knowledgeable souls in every city to gather together in meetings when opportunity allowed, and ever discourse on proofs and demonstrations and the evidences of the All-Merciful, it would greatly expand minds. However, speech must be confined to this subject and kept within bounds.\|AB11073}}

	==See also==		==See also==

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	* [[bib:Matthew 11:18\|11:18]]: [[Evil spirits]]		* [[bib:Matthew 11:18\|11:18]]: [[Evil spirits]]
	* [[bib:Matthew 11:19\|11:19]]: [[Eschewment of fellowship with ungodly]]		* [[bib:Matthew 11:19\|11:19]]: [[Eschewment of fellowship with ungodly]]

			===[[bib:Matthew 11:20-24\|11:20-24]]===
			* [[Judgment]]
			* [[Miracle]]

	===[[bib:Matthew 19:30\|19:30]]===		===[[bib:Matthew 19:30\|19:30]]===

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	**** b. All the crafts that man has devised proceed from this discovery.		**** b. All the crafts that man has devised proceed from this discovery.
	***** 1. For example, he has invented the telegraph, which connects the East and the West.		***** 1. For example, he has invented the telegraph, which connects the East and the West.
	* '''III. (Something which creates something (highly organized) must have will and consciousness)'''		* '''III. (Something which creates something (highly organized and intentional) must have will and consciousness)'''
	* '''IV. (Therefore, Nature could not have created its order alone)'''		* '''IV. (Therefore, Nature could not have created its order alone)'''
	** A. Organization, order, and laws cannot be attributed merely to the effect of nature		** A. Organization, order, and laws cannot be attributed merely to the effect of nature
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	* '''I. (The smallest created thing is organized)'''		* '''I. (The smallest created thing is organized)'''
	* '''II. (These created things, however, show neither awareness/consciousness nor will)'''		* '''II. (These created things, however, show neither awareness/consciousness nor will)'''
	* '''III. (Something which creates something (organized) must have will and consciousness)'''		* '''III. (Something which creates something (intentional and organized) must have will and consciousness)'''
	* '''IV. (Therefore, these created things could not have created its order alone)'''		* '''IV. (Therefore, these created things could not have created its order alone)'''
	* '''V. These created things then have a creator'''		* '''V. These created things then have a creator'''
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	* '''I. (This infinite universe is highly organized)'''		* '''I. (This infinite universe is highly organized)'''
	* '''II. (This universe, however, shows neither awareness/consciousness nor will)'''		* '''II. (This universe, however, shows neither awareness/consciousness nor will)'''
	* '''III. (Something which creates something (highly organized) must have will and consciousness)'''		* '''III. (Something which creates something (highly organized and intentional) must have will and consciousness)'''
	** A. The Creator and cause (of this infinite congeries of worlds) should not be without intelligence		** A. The Creator and cause (of this infinite congeries of worlds) should not be without intelligence
	** B. It is not tenable that the Creator has no comprehension of what is manifested in creation		** B. It is not tenable that the Creator has no comprehension of what is manifested in creation