Highlights from - Roadmap for a Moral Society #30

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1. Death of a child: The speaker mentions that the death of a child is always sad and hard. They refer to a passage by Abdu'l-Baha that suggests the Almighty has prepared a better nursery for the child, comparing the child to a new shoot that needs a better environment to grow.

2. Hardship in the path of God: The speaker talks about the hardship faced by individuals who uphold what is true regardless of the cost, and maintain their faith. They mention that this hardship in the path of God leads to spiritual growth and give examples from different ages, including the early disciples of Christ.

3. Sacrifice and martyrdom: The speaker discusses the early disciples of the Bob (a reference to the Báb, the Prophet-Herald of the Bahá'í Faith) and Jesus Christ, emphasizing their faith and martyrdom. They mention that the Bahá'í figures, including the Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, and Abdu'l-Baha, also refer to these early disciples as examples to follow, being prepared to give up everything in the path of God.

4. Faith promotion and establishment: The speaker notes that in the early stages of every faith, it is critical to maintain and promote the faith, even if it requires individuals to give up their lives in order to spread it. As the faith gets established, they mention the importance of "living the life" and facing adversities in the path of God.

5. Changing expectations regarding sacrifice: The speaker mentions that Baha'u'llah stated that individuals are no longer expected to go and give up their lives for the faith, although they should be ready for it if necessary. It is clarified that giving up one's life is not requested or required at present.

Let your vision be world-embracing…” — Bahá’u’lláh