When
men are developed spiritually they obey God... The true believer is the one who
follows the Manifestation of God in all things. ... The Manifestation of God is
a perfect example of real obedience. Like Him we must sacrifice everything,
every plan, every longing and ideal must be given up completely to the Will of
God. We must look to God for all we desire, all we attain. Real obedience and
real sacrifice are identical -- absolute readiness to follow and perform
whatever you are called upon to do in the Cause of God. When you really love
God you will be willing to sacrifice everything and submit yourself entirely to
His Will. His Will is everything; His service paramount. ... If each human
creature had his own will and way, spiritual development would be impossible.”
(‘Abdu’l-Baha, Star of the West, vol. 25, no. 11, February 1935)
