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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…” quote by Baha'u'llah
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““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…””

Baha'u'llah

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.

Key Takeaway

Practice honesty and compassion daily.

Themes

morality spirituality character kindness truthfulness

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal moral decisions
  • community service
  • conflict resolution
  • teaching values

Key Concepts

ethical development spiritual growth human dignity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What virtues do you need to strengthen?
  • How can you model kindness?
A Different Perspective

Human frailty may hinder full adherence; requires continual effort.

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