For ‘Abdu’l-Bahá truthfulness was as natural as breathing
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When in Bahá'í history
For ‘Abdu’l-Bahá truthfulness was as natural as breathing. He spoke not to gain popularity, nor to tell people what they wanted to hear. His words served to educate and help the hearer, if he chose to listen.
Source: Honnold, Annamarie, Vignettes from the Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 115
Collected from bahaistories.com (Subject: truthfulness).
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For adults
- Where do service and patience meet in this story?
- How does this story illustrate the practice of service?
- Read the closing lines once more. What single phrase stays with you?
For teens
- If you were in 'Abdu'l-Bahá's place, what might you have done?
- What does this story teach about service?
Reflection
- Read the passage a second time, slowly. What did you notice that you missed the first time?
- What in this account feels timely? What feels timeless?
- If you could bring one quality from this story into your next conversation, what would it be?
Comprehension quiz
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What period of Bahá'í history does this story belong to?
Which historical figure is featured most prominently in this story?
Which virtue does this story most clearly illustrate?
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