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In the opening paragraph of the Kitab-i-Aqdas Baha'u'llah says:
"The first duty prescribed by God for His servants is
the recognition of Him Who is the Dayspring of
His Revelation and the Fountain of His laws, Who
represented the Godhead in both the Kingdom of His
Cause and the world of creation. Whoso achiever this
duty hath attained unto all good; and whoso is deprived
thereof hath gone astray, though he be the author of
every righteous deed. It behoove every one who
reached this most sublime station, this summit of
transcendent glory, to observe every ordinance of Him
Who is the Desire of the world. These twin duties are
inseparable. Neither is acceptable without the other.
Thus hath it been decreed by Him Who is the Source of
Divine inspiration."
(Baha'u'llah, The Kitab-i-Aqdas, p. 19)
So there is not one simple recipe for spiritual growth. Both faith and works are necessary. In His writings Baha'u'llah instructs Baha'is to pray, to observe the fast, to be charitable, to study the Word of God, to be patient in times of tests and difficulty, and to worship God through service to Mankind. All these things contribute to the development of spiritual strength and virtue. If, however, the opportunity should arise, he does say this:
"Write all that We have revealed unto thee with the ink of light upon the tablet of thy spirit. Should this not be in thy power, then make thine ink of the essence of thy heart. If this thou canst not do, then write with that crimson ink that hath been shed in My path. Sweeter indeed is this to Me than all else, that its light may endure for ever."
(Baha'u'llah, The Arabic Hidden Words)
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According to Baha'i teachings, what is the best way to grow in one's faith?
