The Covenant/Index for the Covenant
Index for the Covenant[edit]
Introduction[edit]
The index provides references on the topic of the Covenant from a wide range of Bahá’í books. The bold page numbers (beginning on page 83) indicate quotations used, at least in part, in this book; the corresponding page number from The Covenant: Its Meaning and Origin and Our Attitude Toward It is included in parenthesis.
Bibliography[edit]
| Index Abbreviation: | |
|---|---|
| ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Paris Talks: Addresses Given by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Paris in 1911. 11th ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1969. | PT |
| _______. Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Haifa: Bahá’í World Centre, 1978. | SAB |
| _______. Some Answered Questions. 5th ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1982. | SAQ |
| _______. Tablets of the Divine Plan: Revealed by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to the North American Bahá’ís. Rev. ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1977. | TDP |
| _______. The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá during His Visit to the United States and Canada in 1912. 2nd ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1982. | PUP |
| _______. Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1971. | WT |
| The Báb. Selections from the Writings of the Báb. Haifa: Bahá’í World Centre, 1976. | SB |
| Bahá’u’lláh. Epistle to the Son of the Wolf. New edition. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1976. | ESW |
| _______. Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh. 2nd edition. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1976. | GL |
| ______ . The Hidden Words of Bahá’u’lláh. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1939. | HW |
| ______ . The Kitáb-i-Íqán. 2nd ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1950. | KI |
| ______ . Prayers and Meditations. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1938. | PM |
| ______ . Synopsis and Codification of the Laws and Ordinances of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas. Haifa: Bahá’í World Centre, 1973. | KA |
| ______ . Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed after the Kitáb-i-Aqdas. Haifa: Bahá’í World Centre, 1978. | TB |
| Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Bahá’í Scriptures. New York: Brentano’s, Inc., 1923. | BS |
| ______ . Bahá’í World Faith. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1976. | BWF |
| ______ . The Divine Art of Living. 1st ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1976. | DAL |
| Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and Shoghi Effendi. Principles of Bahá’í Administration. Manchester, England: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1950. | PBA |
| ______ . Spiritual Foundations: Prayer, Meditation, and the Devotional Attitude. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1980. | SF |
| ______ . The Importance of Deepening our Knowledge and Understanding of the Faith. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1983. | IDK |
| Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, and the Universal House of Justice. Lights of Guidance: A Bahá’í Reference File. New Delhi: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1983. | LG |
| ______ . The Covenant. London: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1988. | TC |
| Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Bahá’í Prayers. Wilmette Ill.,: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1982. | BP |
| Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, and the Universal House of Justice. The Power of Divine Assistance. Oakham, England: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1981. | PDA |
| Balyuzi, H.M. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Oxford: George Ronald, 1973. | AB |
| Esslemont, J.C. Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1980. | BNE |
| Ferraby, John. All Things Made New. London: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1975. | ATMN |
| Hoffman, David. Commentary on the Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Rev. ed. Oxford: George Ronald, 1982. | |
| Johnson, Lowell. The Eternal Covenant. South Africa: National Spiritual Assembly, 1987. | |
| Maxwell, May. An Early Pilgrimage. Oxford: George Ronald, 1974. | |
| National Spiritual Assembly of Canada. The Power of the Covenant. Volumes I and II. Ontario: Publications Bahá’í Canada, 1976-1977. | PC I or II |
| National Spiritual Assembly of the United States. Star of the West. Bound ed. Oxford: George Ronald, 1978. | SW |
| ______ . The Bahá’í World. Volume XII. Wilmette Ill.,: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1956. | |
| Rabbani, Rúhíyyih. The Priceless Pearl. London: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1969. | |
| Schaefer, Udo. The Imperishable Dominion. 2nd ed. Oxford: George Ronald, 1982. | |
| Shoghi Effendi. Bahá’í Administration. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1974. | BA |
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Citadel of Faith. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1965.
God Passes By. Rev. ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1974.
The Advent of Divine Justice. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1974.
Messages to America: 1932-1946. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Committee, 1947.
Messages to the Bahá’í World: 1950-1957. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1971.
The Promised Day is Come. Rev. ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1980.
The World Order of Bahá’u’lláh. 2nd ed. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1974.
Taherzadeh, Adib. The Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh. Volume III. Oxford: George Ronald, 1983.
The Universal House of Justice. Constitution of the Universal House of Justice. Haifa: Bahá’í
World Centre, 1972.
CF
GPB
ADJ
MA
MB
PDC
WOB
CUHJ
Messages of the Universal House of Justice: 1968-1973. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing
Trust, 1976.
MUHJ
The Bahá’í World. Volume XIII. Haifa: Bahá’í World Centre, 1970.
Wellspring of Guidance. Wilmette, Ill.: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1969.
WG
Index[edit]
1 Meaning of the Covenant[edit]
Covenant and God's will and purpose through Covenant, will of God manifested, influence of Purpose revealed PM 271 (9) Definition TC intro God's purpose for humanity acquire virtues PT 177 carry forward ever advancing civilization GL 215 establish Kingdom of God PDC 116, SAB 285-86, TC 15 know God GL 65 (8), 70- 71 (18), BP 4, (62), TB 268 (62) know God and serve Cause TB 111 love God GL 65 (8), BP 4 (62) reflect names & attributes of God GL 262 (7), SAB 285-6 God's will cause of creation GL 318 identified with His command PM 100 identical with Manifestation's acts and doings GL 167 Manifestations sent down from KI 152, GL 50-51 means for establisment of order, unity TB 67 not limited by standards of people TB 109-10 reflected in Word of God GL 260, 338 (7) Relationship between God and humanity God is Creator GL 65 (8), 81,318, HW 4, 32 God sends Manifestations to humanity see Ch. 2 Humans endowed with/ reflect attributes of God KI 101, GL 65 (8), BWF 311 Man cannot comprehend God GL 318, BWF 322 Responsibility of humans toward God approach God of own will/ powers HW 24, GL 70- 71 forget not His covenant GL 128 heart aware of God's presence GL 186 love God HW 4 obedience to laws see Ch. 6 reflect attributes of God as result of own effort GL 261-3 recognition of Manifesta- tion see Ch. 6 submission to will of God see Ch. 6 violate not Covenant GL 328, see Ch. 7
2 The Covenant of God[edit]
Covenant of God
established by God with
mankind at beginning of
new Dispensation WOB
137 (18)
Definition TC intro
also known as Covenant
and Testament ESW 147,
greater Covenant TC intro,
Eternal Covenant SAB 227
Everlasting Covenant SB 46,
68, PM 35-6, 128-9, 275,
(21), 284, 306, GL 5 (21),
12-13, 60, 340, ESW 133-
4, ADJ 76, WOB 103, 137,
GPB 100
completed when Kingdom
of God is established
SAB 285-86, MUHJ
119-20 (21), PDC 123-4
Responsibility to
acceptance of new
Manifestation TC intro,
SB 87 (20), GL 57
conduct self so as to be
distinguished SAB 71
(19), HW 3, IDK 11
do not break pledge to God
GL 328
faithful TB 262
love of God & Manifesta-
tion GL 304
love humanity BWF 217-8
obedience to Laws of God/
divine Will GL 5, (21),
330-31 (62)
recite verses of God morn
& evening IDK 1
recognition of Manifesta-
tion GL 330-31 (62)
results of not recognizing-
misery of remoteness
from God GL 71 (18)
Succession of Manifestations
GL 74, PM 128-9
promise of a new Manifes-
tation SB 87, (20) 144,
BWF 358, SAB 207 (20)
Báb about Bahá’u’lláh
GPB 27-28 (20)
Bahá’u’lláh regarding
next Manifestation
WOB 115-17, 117
(20), 132, 167
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purpose of Bahá’u’lláh
betterment of world, tranquillity of peoples GL 286
edify souls ESW 166
endow humanity with capacity to purge world from strife TB 72
establish oneness of mankind WOB 36
lay bare gems of humans’ innerselves GL 287
lead souls to concord & reflect oneness of God SAB 263
quench flames of hate TB 219
remove source of animosity among men GL 287
spiritualize community of man SAB 1
unify world ESW 46
purpose of Manifestations all humanity regarded as one soul TB 162 channel grace of God GL 67 education & training of humanity PUP 330-31 endue men with righteousness & understanding GL 206 ensure peace & tranquillity GL 79-80 (18) establish unity & concord TB 129, ESW 12 liberate humanity from darkness of ignorance GL 79-80 (18) promote knowledge of God ESW 12 separate those who choose to recognize God from those who don’t GL 70-71 summon mankind to truthfulness, sincerity GL 299 world of man becomes world of God SAB 31 sent through operation of God’s will and purpose GL 59, (18), 74 (16) will continue forever WOB 116 (18)
3 Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh[edit]
‘Abdu’l-Bahá annuler of disputes BWF 358 (30) Center of Covenant TC 5, PUP 322-23, WOB 134 (30) chosen by Bahá’u’lláh for God’s purpose WOB 136 (30) infallible BWF 358 (30) Interpreter of Word/expounder of Book TC 5, WOB 136 (28), 138 interpretations binding UHJ 3-9-87 (30) Mystery of God WOB 134 obedience to equals obedience to Bahá’u’lláh PUP 317 Pivot WOB 134 shield/shelter for all mankind WOB 135 station of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá WOB 131-32 Trust of God WOB 135 (30)
Definition TC intro also known as specific covenant WOB 137, lesser TC intro, second form LG 147
Nature of all forces of universe serve Covenant SAB 228 assures ‘Day’ not followed by night GPB 245 (30) firm/mighty WOB 136 (28) infallible/binding SAB 209 (28), BWF 358 (30), UHJ 3-9-87 (30) Instrument to direct and canalize forces of Revelation GPB 237-38 (28), 405 means of order TB 222 unique Center is appointed PUP 451, 455-56, BWF 248 endowed with indisputable authority GPB 237-38 (28) provides ongoing center of guidance TC 8 written in clear, emphatic language WOB 21, PC II 4-5 written by Bahá’u’lláh PUP 386
Origin Bahá’u’lláh appointed ‘Abdu’l-Bahá as successor TB 217-23, 221-22 (29), WOB 134, 135 (29), WOB 238-9 (29) Bahá’u’lláh instituted Universal House of Justice as eventual co-successor and outlined functions (see Ch. 4) embedded in Writings of Bahá’u’lláh UHJ TC 18 (28) instituted through Bahá’u’lláh’s will and purpose GPB 325 other Tablets subordinate to Book of Covenant PUP 386
Purpose (see also Ch. 5) continues divine guidance UHJ 3-23-75 direct and canalize forces released by Bahá’u’lláh GPB 237-38 (28), 323 gather all souls around one point SAB 209 (28) preserve unity UHJ 3-23-75 provides impulse for Cause to achieve destiny GPB 405 provides infallible source of Divine Will UHJ 3-23-75 shields & supports the Center of the Faith GPB 239 (29)
Responsibility to Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh acceptance TC 18 (28) avoid conflict/contention GL 8-9, WT 13, TB 220-21 be united in Will of God SW VIII 222 become channel of Message/instrument of will PDA 20 cling to revealed Word and to institutions created by Bahá’u’lláh WG 87 obedience to Center of Covenant WOB 135 seek what promotes Cause GL 8-9 study/deepen IDK 26, 39, 45, 48, UHJ 2-3-86 turn to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in case of differences SW IV 14, WOB 135
4 Covenant of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá[edit]
Administrative Order built gradually WOB 144, 194-95 called into being & processes set in motion by W&T GPB 325 charter of a future world civilization GPB 328, WOB 144 child of Covenant MBW 88, WOB 144, CF 123 cradle of—U.S. GPB 329 created by Bahá’u’lláh UHJ 1-14-73 (37) crystallization of energy released by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing to accomplish Divine purpose WOB 89 (40) formally established after passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá GPB 329 framework of W&T WOB 144 founded on God’s purpose for man WOB 156 (40)
Guardianship
anticipated by Bahá’u’lláh in Kitáb-i-Aqdas MUHJ 42-43
break in line of, foreseen MUHJ 41 (46)
complements Universal House of Justice WOB 8
interpreter of Word WOB 150 (39), WG 52 (39), MUHJ 42-43
limitations of station WOB 150-51
no second Guardian MUHJ 11
Shoghi Effendi appointed as 1st Guardian WT 11
point of authority TC 10
reasons for leaving no will WG 44, 81-82 (46)
harbinger of world order/golden Age MB 88, GPB 158
incarnates Spirit of Bahá’u’lláh WOB 19 (40), GPB 323
institutions take shape in Formative Age GPB 324
nucleus & pattern of World Order WOB 144, WOB 19-20 (40)
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perpetuates Covenant of
Bahá’u’lláh TC intro
source authority derived from W&T, Aqdas WOB 5 Aqdas GPB 213-14 outlined by ‘Abdu’l- Bahá in Will & Testament GPB 268, 325, WOB 5-6 successor to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá UHJ 1-14-73 twin institutions- Guardianship & the Universal House of Justice appointed by Bahá’u’lláh & ‘Abdu’l-Bahá as successors WOB 19- 20 common object-insure continutiy of authority, safeguard unity, maintain integrity, flexibility of teachings WOB 148 disobedience to them means disobedience to God WT 11 indisputably state Will of God UHJ 3-23-75
infallible WT 11 inseparable WG 86-87
points of authority to whom all turn TC 10 shared responsibilites UHJ 8-22-77 spheres of authority do not infringe on one another WOB 150, WG 82-84 sustain authority and buttress structure of Administrative Order WOB 156 unique in religious systems GPB 326
Universal House of Justice[edit]
acts according to needs of times TB 26-27, WOB 148-49 can repeal own laws WOB 148-49 deliberates on problems, obscure questions, matters not in Book TB 68, WT 19, WG 52, WOB 148-49 decisions made through inspiration of Holy Spirit UHJ 3-23-75 election (first WG 44-56 reason for WG 45-46
role of Hands of Cause WG 45 Guardian outlined sphere of legislative action WG 82-84 infallibility not dependent on presence of Guardian WG 82-84, 86-87 last refuge of tottering civilization WOB 89, WG 90 legislate on matters not expressly revealed WT 19, WOB 150 , MUHJ 38-39, 42-43, WG 52-53 members are Trustees of God TB 26-7 promote Lesser Peace TB 89 receive divine guidance WOB 153 responsible to God, not electors WOB 153. sole infallibly guided institution-after passing of Guardian WG 90 wards off differences SAB 215 within framework of AO, Bahá’ís rebuilding society WOB 194-95
Definition LG 147, TC intro
Responsibility of believers to Covenant of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá[edit]
acceptance of Will & Testament UHJ 3-23-75 adopt World Order and unveil merit to world BA 62 aid rulers & sources of command TB 221 cling to revealed word and to institutions WG 87
obey Guardianship & Universal House of Justice WT 11, 26 obey House of Justice TB 26-27, SAB 215 raise standard of Covenant SAB 102-03 refer misunderstandings to Centre of Covenant TC 17 teach Faith WT 10
Will and Testament[edit]
appoints Shoghi Effendi and heirs as Guardian WT 11 appoints Guardianship and Universal House of Justice as twin successors WT 3, 11, 14, 19,25 compatible with Writings of Bahá’u’lláh WOB 3-4
establishes Administrative Order GPB 328, WOB 89 establishes institution of Guardianship as hereditary office WT 12, GPB 328 implications will unfold gradually after Universal House comes into being WOB 54-55, BA 62 Kitáb-i-Aqdas with W&T-chief depository elements of Divine Civilization WOB 3-4
links Heroic Age to Formative Age of Faith WOB 98 motivating impulse provided by Bahá’u’lláh GPB 325 outlines functions of Guardianship GPB 328 outlines relationship between Guardianship and House of Justice GPB 328 provides measures for election of Universal House of Justice GPB 328 ushered in Formative Age GPB 252
5 Purpose of Bahá’u’lláh’s Covenant[edit]
Demonstration of effective- ness GPB 295, WG 13 American Bahá’í commu- nity called into being by Covenant GPB 255, MA 72 expansion of Faith GPB 279, 295, 314, 405 remains of Báb interred GPB 295, 345, AB 129- 30 Direct & canalize forces of Revelation GPB 237-38, 405, CUHJ 3-4,
Images[edit]
Ark of salvation GPB 239, WOB 84 artery SAB 209 cave SAB 85 cord GPB 239 fortified fortress TDP 18 lamp GPB 238 light GPB 239 ocean SAB 223 orb SW VI 197 pillar TDP 18 pivot of oneness of humanity GPB 23 refuge against schism, disruption, anarchy MA 50 sea SW VIII 222 shield MBW 102 supreme gift MA 50
Insure integrity of Faith[edit]
GPB 223, 244-45 infallible institution to legislate on issues not covered in Holy text UHJ 1-3-82 , MUHJ 42 (see Ch. 4- Universal House of Justice) infallible Interpreter UHJ 1-3-82 , MUHJ 42 (see Ch. 4- Guardianship)
Perpetuate influence of Faith[edit]
GPB 158, 223, 244-5 , 295 building institutions WOB 195 center of love PC I intro continuity of guidance GPB 245, CUHJ 3-4 through Universal House of Justice CUHJ 3-4
Power of Covenant[edit]
axis of oneness of world of
humanity TDP 49 ,
TC 18
educator of heart/souls.
GPB 239
eliminates misunderstand-
ings TC 17
heats freezing souls SAB
102-3
if individual arises/acts-
power comes SAB 209
, 250, 264
moves body of world PC I
intro
mysterious power-moves
hearts, inspires friends
PC I intro
penetrative power in
arteries of world PC I
intro
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quickens/promotes
development GPB 239
(50)
pivot of oneness of
mankind GPB 239
protects Cause from doubts
TC 15
protects unity BWF 357-38
(49)
pulsating power in arteries
of world SW XIV 225,
SW X 233, SW X 308
stirs hearts of humanity
SW X 233, SAB 223
Role of individual interpretations[edit]
difference between individual & authorita- tive interpretations WG 88 each strives to understand Teachings better UHJ 10-20-77 (51) must not produce sects UHJ 10-20-77 (51) not binding on others UHJ 1-3-82 (49)
Safeguard Faith from schism/preserve unity[edit]
TB 221 (51), BWF 248, 357-38, TDP 49, GPB 158, 244-45 (48), UHJ 3-23-75 (52) center of guidance all turn to UHJ 10-20-77 (51) infallible guidance prevents schisms BWF 248 obedience/firmness (see Ch. 6) shun Covenant-breakers (see Ch. 7)
Stimulate expansion of Faith[edit]
GPB 244-45 (48), 279, 314, 405 institutions launch plans WG 22-23 (52) Tablets of Divine Plan CF 7 teach Faith WT 10, WG 22-23 (52)
6 Our Attitude Toward the Covenant[edit]
Attitude allegiance BA 62-63 (65) confidence SAB 309 (63), SAB 264, in Divine assistance PDA 51, BWF 362 in society building power of Faith WOB 195 conviction in power & efficacy of Message BA 111 (63) do not look at own limitations PDA 20 humility GL 7, 9 (63), MA 104 (63), BA 35 reliance on promises of Bahá’u’lláh MBW 102 submissiveness GL 7,9 (63), BP 4 (63)
Duties love of God HW 4, GL 293 (62), SAQ 300 obedience to laws of Manifestation GL 330- 31 (62), 332-33, TB 268 (62) based on love TB 155 (65), 332 believers united in Will of God ATMN 245 obedience to Center of Covenant PC II 33 (65) (see Ch. 3) submission to God's Will desire what God desires TB 155 (65) follow not earthly desires GL 328 forget self SW VIII 219 merge will with God's GL 337-38 (65) submission to His command HW 13 recognize Manifestation GL 70-71, 290, 330-31 (62), TB 268, BP 4, SAQ 300 develop certitude/faith/ steadfastness/ constancy TB 183, 268 (62), GL 86-87, 245-46 (64), 267, 298, 338, KI 195-96, SAB 18-19 (64), 259, 295, IDK 48 (64), BA 111 (63) cleanse self of earthly attachments KI 3 pray GL 338 study Covenant IDK 48 faith first sign-love PUP 337 implicit obedience BA 62-63 magnet that draws confirmations DAL 60 pray for GL 338
Results of firmness/action/ unity advance in divine realm SW X 251 assistance from Celestial Concourse SAB 264, PDA 10, 21, 50, 51, SW VIII 222, blessings bestowed ESW 97, TB 181, SAB 309 (63) confirmations descend SW IV 40-41, BWF 362, TC 15 eliminates fear SAB 309 meet tests IDK 45 sustaining power of Bahá’u’lláh/ Divine guidance WOB 67 unity of Faith preserved SW VIII 223 victory BWF 357
Laws maintain order GL 330-31 means of liberty GL 336 means of victory of Cause GL 287, 332 means of world order GL 93, 97, 331 lamps of loving providence GL 332 source of justice GL 117, 175
7 Covenant Breaking[edit]
Causes carnal desires SAB 215-16 demands of insistent self SAB 259 desire for leadership SAB 214 (74) not lack of knowledge SW X 246 own inner spiritually ill condition LG 149 pride SAB 259 self BWF 434 selfish motives SAB 215- 16 temptations that arouse desires of self BWF 430
Covenant of God GL 57, 328, 331, IDK 1
Definition UHJ 3-4-81 (74), UHJ 3-23-75 (74), BNE 130 (74) like axe striking at root of tree WT 25 (75) spiritual disease UHJ 3-23- 75 strikes at centre of unity of mankind UHJ 3-23-75
Effects of Covenant casts off foam of vioation SAB 210 (76), SW X 153 defeat/disappoint for Covenant breakers SAB 212 (76) demonstrates resilience of Covenant GPB 295 extinguish lamps of Faith PUP 381 (76) Faith propelled forward MA 51 (76) if not extinguished, exterminate Cause WT 25 (75) nothing accomplished PUP 381 (76), SAB 212, 228 (76) on Covenant-breaker CB done away with own selves SAB 259 degraded. humiliated, lost SW IV 40-41, SW VI 94, VIII 222 deprived of spirit of God SW X 153 rejected by God SAB 211 (76), SW VI 94 spiritual death SW VIII 222 wrath of God/desolation SW VIII 223 unity preserved SW VIII 223 weeds out harmful elements GPB 212
How declared Hands of Cause/ House of Justice PC II 44 (73), LG 151
Response to avoid reading books by Covenant-breakers-can undermine belief LG 153, UHJ 10-2-74 do not follow dictates of self BWF 434 obey Bahá’u’lláh SAB 215 (75) pray for them PBA 22-23 (75), UHJ 3-23-75 shun WT 20, BWF 430-31, PUP 381, UHJ 3-23-75 (75), PBA 22-23 (75)
Why Shun contagious UHJ 3-23-75 (75), SW XII 233, LG 149, BWF 438, PC II 34 like poison of snake BWF 430 preserve health of body PBA 22-23 (75)