Institutions
One of the distinguishing features of Bahá’u’lláh's embryonic world order is that it does not harbour egotistical personalities. Bahá’u’lláh has conferred authority on its institutions, whether local, national or international. But the individuals who are privileged to serve on them are devoid of any authority. Unlike men who wield power in the world today and seek to acquire fame and popularity, members of Bahá’í institutions cannot but manifest humility and self-effacement if they are to remain faithful to Bahá’u’lláh. Those who do not succeed, through immaturity or lack of faith, in living up to these standards are indeed attached to the Kingdom of Names and are deprived of the bounties of God in this age.
- Adib Taherzadeh, The Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh v 2, p. 41-42
It is their institutions that "will come to be regarded as the hallmark and glory of the age" they have been called upon to establish.
- Universal House of Justice, 27 December 2005 to the Continental Boards of Counsellors
Quote of the Day
Kamal 2 Sultan 182 B.E.
Special regard must be paid to agriculture. Although it hath been mentioned in the fifth place, unquestionably it precedeth the others. Agriculture is highly developed in foreign lands, however in Persia it hath so far been grievously neglected. It is hoped that His Majesty the Shah -- may God assist him by His grace -- will turn his attention to this vital and important matter.
Bahá’u’lláh – Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 89