n and
daughter in the art of reading and writing and in all that hath been laid
down in the Holy Tablet. He that putteth away that which is commanded unto
him, the Trustees are then to take from him that which is required for
their instruction, if he be wealthy, and if not the matter devolveth upon
the House of Justice. Verily, have We made it a shelter for the poor and
needy. He that bringeth up his son or the son of another, it is as though
he hath brought up a son of Mine; upon him rest My Glory, My loving
kindness, My Mercy, that have compassed the world.

("A Synopsis and Codification of the Kitab-i-Aqdas, the Most Holy Book of
Baha'u'llah", 1st ed. (Haifa: Baha'i World Centre, 1973), pp. 15-16) [7]

"8: ...Everyone, whether man or woman, should hand over to a trusted
person a..."

...Everyone, whether man or woman, should hand over to a trusted person a
portion of what he or she earneth through trade, agriculture or other
occupation, for training and education of children, to be spent for this
purpose with the knowledge of the Trustees of the House of Justice.

("Tablets of Baha'u'llah Revealed after the Kitab-i-Aqdas" [rev. ed.],
(Haifa: Baha'i World Centre, 1982), p.90) [8]

"9: Strain every nerve to acquire both inner and outer perfections, for
the..."

Strain every nerve to acquire both inner and outer perfections, for the
fruit of the human tree hath ever been and will ever be perfections both
within and without. It is not desirable that a man be left without
knowledge or skills, for he is then but a barren tree. Then, so much as
capacity and capability allow, ye needs must deck the tree of being with
fruits such as knowledge, wisdom, spiritual perception and eloquent
speech.

(From a Tablet--translated from the Persian) [9]

"10: Man is even as steel, the essence of which is hidden: through
admonition..."

Man is even as steel, the essence of which is hidden: through admonition
and explanation, good counsel and education, that essence will be brought
to light. If, however, he be allowed to remain in his original condition,
the corrosion of lusts and appetites will effectively destroy him.

(From a Tablet--translated from the Persian) [10]

"11: There are many things which will, if neglected, be wasted, and come
to..."

There are many things which will, if neglected, be wasted, and come to
nothing. How often in this world do we see a child who has lost his
parent