"Deep as are family ties, we must always remember that the spiritual ties
are far deeper; they are everlasting and survive death, whereas physical
ties, unless supported by spiritual bonds, are confined to this life. You
should do all in your power, through prayer and example, to open the eyes
of your family to the Baha'i Faith, but do not grieve too much over their
actions. Turn to your Baha'i brothers and sisters who are living with you
in the Light of the Kingdom.
"Indeed, the believers have not yet fully learned to draw on each other's
strength and consolation in time of need. The Cause of God is endowed with
tremendous powers, and the reason the believers do not gain more from it
is because they have not learned to draw fully on these mighty forces of
love and strength and harmony generated by the Faith."