When deciding upon a matter, in order to create and maintain UNITY, a point of reference--an agreed-upon authority--would likely be required:
[C]ertain people will endeavor to influence you in the direction of their own personal views and opinions. Therefore, be upon your guard...
[I]f anyone should set forth a statement...you must ask him to produce a written proof of the authority he follows. Inform him that you are not permitted to accept the words of everyone. Say to him, "...Where are your proofs and writings? Where is your authority...?"
[I]f anyone should set forth a statement...you must ask him to produce a written proof of the authority he follows. Inform him that you are not permitted to accept the words of everyone. Say to him, "...Where are your proofs and writings? Where is your authority...?"
('Abdu'l-Bahá, PUP 456)
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