“The seed of humility is planted in the act of recognition of God: “I testify, at this moment, to my powerlessness and to Thy might, to my poverty and to Thy wealth.”[13] It germinates in the effort to adhere to divine teachings, since “that which beseemeth man is submission unto such restraints as will protect him from his own ignorance, and guard him against the harm of the mischief-maker.”[14] It grows through the belief that “In the estimation of God all men are equal” and that “there is no distinction or preferment for any soul, in the realm of His justice and equity.”[15] It is cultivated by an honest appraisal of one’s own faults and tolerance for the shortcomings of others: “Let your thoughts dwell on your own spiritual development, and close your eyes to the deficiencies of other souls.”[16] It matures in action as one “preferreth his brother before himself.”[17] It bears fruit as one becomes weary of self.” Excerpt From: Lample, Paul. “Creating a New Mind.” Bahá’í eBooks Publications, 2010-01-04T21:00:00. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright.
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