Priority-rank

This page can include (or link to) any guidance from the Writings which assigns a priority or rank to something (e.g., 6 Essential Prerequisites to spiritual development, etc.).

• Writings by rank
• Relative rank of Bahá'í figures
• Relative rank of Bahá'í duties
• Relative rank of institutions
• Ranking of accomplishments in the Faith

The need to prioritize

"'Abdu'l-Bahá said we must sacrifice the important for the most important."

(On behalf of Shoghi Effendi, Unfolding Destiny, p. 448)

Priorities will depend upon one's position in the life cycle; not to have undue anxiety in prioritizing

"According to one's position in the life cycle, certain activities will naturally be accorded a higher priority at a given moment than others, as each season offers possibilities that must be seized. You should have no undue anxiety about having to prioritize your time in this manner."

(On behalf of the Universal House of Justice, at https://bahai-library.com/uhj_balance_planning_pioneering , p. 1)

One should prioritize according to one's understanding of the Teachings and dictates of one's conscience

"Ultimately, each individual must work out a pattern for living, according to his understanding of the Teachings and the dictates of his conscience. One should seek to identify practical steps in each important area of one's life and then make a plan to effect these, resolutely surmounting obstacles, which can breed a sense of frustration and paralysis."

(On behalf of the Universal House of Justice, at https://bahai-library.com/uhj_balance_planning_pioneering , p. 1)

See also

• vision
• rank

To-dos for this page

• Include items like there being "no greater service" than teaching children, etc.