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"A kindly
tongue is the lodestone of the hearts of men. It is the bread of the spirit, it clotheth
the words with meaning. It is the fountain of the light of wisdom and
understanding..." How can a kindly tongue be described?
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What effect does a kindly tongue have
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"O ye beloved
of the Lord! In this sacred Dispensation, conflict and contention are in no wise
permitted. Every aggressor deprives himself of God's grace." According
to this quotation, what is not permitted in this Dispensation?
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What does the aggressor do to himself
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"Nothing
whatever can, in this Day, inflict a greater harm on this Cause than dissension and
strife, contention, estrangement and apathy, among the loved ones of God." What
conditions inflict the greatest harm to the Cause of God ?
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"Do not be
content with showing friendship in words alone; let your heart burn with loving-kindness
for all who may cross your path." What type of friendship
should not satisfy us?
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What should burn brightly
in our
heart? |
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"When a
thought of war comes, oppose it by a stronger thought of peace. A thought of hatred must
be destroyed by a more powerful thought of love" What should
oppose a thought of war?
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What should destroy a thought of
hate? |
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Lodestone is another word for magnet.
In what way does a kindly tongue act like a lodestone? |
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Decide if the following
phrases proceed from a
kindly tongue: a. "Don't bother me!"
Yes No
b. "Why don't you understand this?"
Yes No
c. "Would you care to wait, please?"
Yes
No
d. "What terrible children!"
Yes No
e. "Thank you, you're very kind"
Yes No
f. "I don't have any time now. I'm busy."
Yes No
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Decide whether or not the following situation
present conflict: a. Two people express different opinions during Baha'i
consultation Yes No
b. Someone does not go to a meeting because he is not on speaking terms
with the owner of the house
Yes No
c.Those who live at the Baha'i Institute constantly complain that the others do
not do their duties
Yes No
d. Two Baha'i teachers cannot agree on where they want to go on a teaching trip
Yes No
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Decide whether the following represent
estrangement and apathy: a. A friend arrives at the Baha'i Institute and no one
greets him warmly
Yes No
b. At Baha'i Institutes, the students divide into groups and keeps to
themselves
Yes No
c. At the Institute, during study hours, everyone is studying and not talking
Yes No
d. Two teachers, although they do not fight, refuse to go out teaching together
Yes No
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a. Say exactly what you thinks of
others, it does not matter if their hearts are offended Yes No b. It is all right to tell lies to avoid
conflict
Yes No
c. Conflict can be overcome with love and kindness Yes
No
d. Words have more effect when they are said with love Yes No
e. It is all right to fight with someone if it is his fault
Yes No
f. One has the right to be sharp with others when one is sick or sad Yes No
g. It is not kind to laugh at others when they do something wrong
Yes
No
h. Mentioning the faults of others is all right because it is not backbiting Yes No
i. When hard feelings exist both should make special efforts to become closer
to the other Yes No
j. When hard feeling exist both should wait until the other makes efforts to
move closer Yes No |
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