How to behave towards the Universal House of Justice

"What mankind needeth in this day is obedience unto them that are in
authority, and a faithful adherence to the cord of wisdom."

(Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 206)

"None must contend with those who wield authority over the people;
leave unto them that which is theirs, and direct your attention to
men's hearts."

(The Kitab-i-Aqdas, p. 54)
"The fifth glad tidings: in every country or government where any of
this community reside, they must behave toward that government with
faithfulness, trustfulness and truthfulness."

(Baha'i Scriptures, p. 141)

"Every nation must have a high regard for the position of its
sovereign, must be submissive unto him, must carry out his behests,
and hold fast his authority."

(Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 89)

"To none is given the right to act in any manner that would run
counter to the considered views of them who are in authority."

(Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 241)

"Except to speak well of them, make thou no mention of the earth's
kings, and the worldly governments thereof."

(Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Baha, p. 92)

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