Whoso
ariseth among you to teach the Cause of his Lord, let him, before all
else, teach his own self, that his speech may attract the hearts of them
that hear him. Unless he teacheth his own self, the words of his mouth
will not influence the heart of the seeker. Take heed, O people, lest ye
be of them that give good counsel to others but forget to follow it
themselves.
Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh