With a whole heart befriend and be a companion to each and all

The heart -- the centre of divine attractions. May it not be divided in its loyalties; may it become completely, wholeheartedly devoted to the Source of its light:

O SON OF BEING! Thy heart is My home. Sanctify it for My descent.

- The Hidden Words of Bahá'u'lláh, A59

In whatsoever land they dwell, let [the loved ones of God] with a whole heart befriend and be companions to those who are either close to them, or far removed. Let them, with qualities like unto those of heaven, promote the institutions and the religion of God. Let them never lose heart, never be despondent, never feel afflicted. The more antagonism they meet, the more let them show their own good faith; the more torments and calamities they have to face, the more generously let them pass round the bounteous cup. Such is the spirit which will become the life of the world, such is the spreading light at its heart: and he who may be and do other than this is not worthy to serve at the Holy Threshold of the Lord.

- Selections From the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá