BahÃĄâ•Žuâ•ŽllÃĄh and the New Era - Knowledge Rush

Truthfulness and HonestyBahá’u’lláh says in the Tablet of Tarazát:—Verily, Honesty is the door of tranquillity to all in theworld, and the sign of glory from the presence of the MercifulOne. Whosoever attains thereto has attained to treasures ofwealth and affluence. Honesty is the greatest door to thesecurity and tranquillity of mankind. The stability of everyaffair always depends on it, and the worlds of honor, gloryand affluence are illumined by its light....O people of Bahá! Honesty is the best garment for yourtemples and the most splendid crown for your heads. Adherethereto by the Command of the Omnipotent Commander.Again He says:—“The principle of faith is to lessen words andto increase deeds. He who words exceed his acts, know verily,that his nonbeing is better than his being, his death better thanhis life.”‘Abdu’l-Bahá says:—Truthfulness is the foundation of all the virtues of mankind.Without truthfulness, progress and success in all of the worldsare impossible for a soul. When this holy attribute is establishedin man, all the other divine qualities will also becomerealized.Let the light of truth and honesty shine from your faces sothat all may know that your word, in business or pleasure, isa word to trust and be sure of. Forget self and work for thewhole. (Message to the London Bahá’ís, October 1911).