To “remember the example set by ‘Abdu’l Bahá”

Let him remember the example set by ‘Abdu’l Bahá, and His constant admonition to shower such kindness upon the seeker, and exemplify to such a degree the spirit of the teachings he hopes to instill into him, that the recipient will be spontaneously impelled to identify himself with the Cause embodying such teachings. 

- Shoghi Effendi (‘The Advent of Divine Justice’)

“the direct or indirect method of teaching” based on the “receptivity” of the seeker

Let him consider the degree of his hearer’s receptivity, and decide for himself the suitability of either the direct or indirect method of teaching, whereby he can impress upon the seeker the vital importance of the Divine Message, and persuade him to throw in his lot with those who have already embraced it. 

- Shoghi Effendi (‘The Advent of Divine Justice’)

Reminder to Baha’i teachers: - “to preserve” the “dignity, and station” of the Faith; “to safeguard the integrity of its laws and principles”

Let him, while such contacts are being made, bear in mind the claims which his Faith is constantly making upon him to preserve its dignity, and station, to safeguard the integrity of its laws and principles, to demonstrate its comprehensiveness and universality, and to defend fearlessly its manifold and vital interests. 

- Shoghi Effendi (‘The Advent of Divine Justice’)