It is neither possible nor desirable for the Universal House
of Justice to set forth a set of rules covering every situation. Rather it is
the task of the individual believer to determine, according to his own
prayerful understanding of the Writings, precisely what his course of conduct
should be in relation to situations which he encounters in his daily life. If
he is to fulfil his true mission in life as a follower of the Blessed
Perfection, he will pattern his life according to the Teachings. The believer
cannot attain this objective merely by living according to a set of rigid
regulations. When his life is oriented towards service to Baha'u'llah, and when
every conscious act is performed within this frame of reference, he will not
fail to achieve the true purpose of his life.
Therefore, every believer must continually study the sacred
Writings and the instructions of the beloved Guardian, striving always to
attain a new and better understanding of their import to him and to his
society. He should pray fervently for Divine Guidance, wisdom and strength to
do what is pleasing to God, and to serve Him at all times and to the best of
his ability.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter of the Universal House of Justice to an individual
believer October 17, 1968: National Baha’i Review, No. 47, November 1971;
Compilation: Lights of Guidance)
