The first duty prescribed by God
for His servants is the recognition of Him Who is the Dayspring of His
Revelation and the Fountain of His laws, Who representeth the Godhead in both
the Kingdom of His Cause and the world of creation. Whoso achieveth
this duty hath attained unto all good; and whoso is deprived thereof hath
gone astray, though he be the author of every righteous deed. It behoveth every
one who reacheth this most sublime station, this summit of transcendent glory,
to observe every ordinance of Him Who is the Desire of the world. These twin
duties are inseparable. Neither is acceptable without the other. Thus hath it
been decreed by Him Who is the Source of Divine inspiration.
- Baha'u'llah (The Kitab-i-Aqdas)
- Baha'u'llah (The Kitab-i-Aqdas)