In the Baha'i view, Christ has thus given to the world of humanity an undeniable proof of His divinity. Who but the Son of God could reveal teachings of such beauty, such wisdom, such transforming power as those which He brought? (111:3)

I cannot attempt, here, an exposition of the great meaning of His teachings. This is far beyond the scope of this book. It is rather for the peoples of the world, through their practice of them, to demonstrate the intended purpose with which God has invested them (111:4)

However, out of love for His teachings, and in a desire to focus our attention, I excerpt here from His sacred words: (111:5)

And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them, (111:6)

When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him; (111:7)

And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room (111:8)

But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee (111:9)

For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted (111:10)

Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompense be made thee (111:11)

But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: (111:12)

And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. Luke 14:7-14 (111:13)

What a treasure are these words of Christ! To what heights of humility and compassion has the Lord called us in this simple, eternal parable! What a glorious world we would behold were the peoples thereof to take to heart these blessed exhortations! (111:14)

And all this, from words (111:15)

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