Every man Quote by Baha'u'llah
““They who dwell within the Tabernacle of God, and are established upon the seats of everlasting glory, will refuse, though they be dying of hunger, to stretch their hands, and seize unlawfully the property of their neighbour, however vile and worthless he may be. The purpose of the one true God in manifesting Himself is to summon all mankind to truthfulness and sincerity, to piety and trustworthiness, to resignation and submissiveness to the will of God, to forbearance and kindliness, to uprightness and wisdom. His object is to array every man with the mantle of a saintly character, and to adorn him with the ornament of holy and goodly deeds…””
About This Quote
Source Religious text: Kitáb-i-Íqán, 1861
The divine aim is to inspire humanity toward truth, sincerity, piety, and kindness, shaping saintly character through moral deeds.
In simple terms: God wants people to be truthful, kind, and wise.
Practice honesty and compassion daily.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal moral decisions
- community service
- conflict resolution
- teaching values
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues do you need to strengthen?
- How can you model kindness?
Human frailty may hinder full adherence; requires continual effort.