GWB131

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Read section 131 of Gleanings.

Contains frequently cited "The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established."

Possible summary of this excerpt in Gleanings (by concept)

1. Unfailing example and intentions by Bahá'u'lláh: Bahá'u'lláh never forgets the believers (as seen by His utterance and Writings), never concealed Himself nor sought to avoid harm (1, 2), and His only purpose was for the betterment of the world and tranquility of its people (2).
2. How to achieve these good intentions: This betterment of the world (mankind's well-being and peace) depends upon unity, and this unity (for the whole human race) can only be achieved by obeying Bahá'u'lláh's counsels (1, 2, 3) including admonition to be righteous (4).
   1. (Stated conversely: Obeying His counsels to be righteous (with all their power--see below) will bring unity, and unity will bring the betterment and peace of the world.)
3. Further elaboration on power in carrying through these instructions
   1. Remembering His Name (in prayer and meditation?) sets hearts afire and burns away veils (3).
   2. Righteousness' great power (3) and its ability to ensure victory of God's Faith (4) and spread influence throughout the world (4).

Possible summary of this excerpt in Gleanings (by paragraph)

1. (1): The Manifestation of God never forgets the believers (as seen by His utterance and Writings).
2. (1): His counsels will satisfy mankind's needs and His warnings will be to their advantage.
3. (2): Bahá'u'lláh never concealed Himself nor sought to avoid harm.
4. (2): Bahá'u'lláh's only purpose was for the betterment of the world and tranquility of its people.
5. (2): Mankind's well-being and peace depends upon unity, and this unity can only be achieved by obeying Bahá'u'lláh's counsels.
6. (3): His words can bring unity to the whole human race.
7. (3): Remembering His Name (in prayer and meditation?) sets hearts afire and burns away veils.
8. (3): One righteous act has power to elevate, break bonds, and restore energy.
9. (4): Admonition to be righteous.
10. (4): That which will ensure victory of God's Faith is in His Scriptures and clear as the sun: righteous deeds, conduct and character which are acceptable to Him.
11. (4): Whoever arises to assist His Cause with such good character, his action will diffuse influence throughout the world.

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