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Obedience and Prayers • 59 Obedience and Prayers “Ensure that there is not any sort of impurity, derision and mockery in your gatherings. Walk on the earth good-heartedly, genially and righteously. Remember that every evil is not worth contending with. Therefore, it is essential that you inculcate the habit of forgiveness and pardon most of the time. Employ patience and forbearance and do not assault another in an unwarranted way and contain your strong emotions. If there is a discussion or a religious dialogue, conduct it with gentle speech and in a civilized manner. If someone behaves ignorantly, pay your regards and promptly leave such an assembly. You shall be identified by observance of five daily prayers and your moral demeanor. One who has a propensity towards iniquity cannot stay firm on this advice. ” - Promised Messiah (December 31, 2004). 1 Therefore, every department must decide after thinking, deliberating, using all of its capabilities, and considering all the fine points. Pray and seek help from God to grant the capability to reach a just decision. You must pray before reaching any decision. (November 25, 2016). 2 Acceptance of any duty by any worker is a pledge in itself that he will work by fulfilling the requirements of justice. This is such a trust that should be purely for God. (November 25, 2016). 3 Wherever mistakes are made, instead of finding lame excuses, they [the officeholders] should ask for forgiveness and try to reform. (November 25, 2016). 4 Being president, secretary or amir by itself doesn’t have any merit. These offices cannot bring forgiveness for anyone nor do they favor God or His community. There is no gain if they are