Those who declare a
wish to suffer much for Christ’s sake must prove their sincerity; those who
proclaim their longing to make great sacrifices can only prove their truth by
their deeds. Job proved the fidelity of his love for God by being faithful
through his great adversity, as well as during the prosperity of his life. The
apostles of Christ who steadfastly bore all their trials and sufferings—did
they not prove their faithfulness? Was not their endurance the best proof?
- 'Abdu'l-Baha (Words of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, October 27, 1911, Paris; ‘Paris Talks’)
