Manipulation
God, verily, is the best of schemers.
- Bahá’u’lláh, The Summons of the Lord of Hosts, p. 124
Immersed in their selfish schemes, they are oblivious of the Divine decree.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 181
They that have turned away from Me have schemed many a time, and acted deceitfully in divers ways.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 161
Your schemings cover you with shame.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 147-148
Amongst all the teeming masses of the earth, only this community of the Most Great Name is free and clear of human schemes and hath no selfish purpose to promote.
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 70
Quote of the Day
Istiqlal 11 Izzat 183 B.E.
Assemblies should also keep in mind that although both parties in a dispute may be at fault, they are often not equally so and that one party may truly need the Assembly’s help in dealing with the other.
USA- NSA – Guidelines for Local Spiritual Assemblies, Chapter 14, p. 21