Erradicar os extremos de riqueza e pobreza

The Baha'i Faith sees the present condition of society, in which a small number of individuals accumulate excessive fortunes while the masses live in dire need, as a grave imbalance and injustice. On the other hand, a state of complete economic equality is neither achievable nor desirable.
The Baha'i writings anticipate that extremes of poverty and wealth will be reduced gradually as the character of individuals—rich and poor—is reformed, and as the essential connection between the spiritual and material aspects of life is recognized.
At the personal level, the key is to recognize that every human being, regardless of social or economic status, has the innate capacity, as well as the right and obligation, to contribute to the continuous advancement of civilization. Idleness and begging are forbidden to Baha'is, while work performed in the spirit of service is elevated to the station of worship. The right to work, the right to contribute to society, takes on a spiritual dimension, and the responsibility to be productive applies to everyone.
Wealth is considered highly meritorious when used for the benefit of all. Abdu’l-Baha stated:
“Wealth is most commendable, provided the entire population is wealthy. If, however, a few have inordinate riches while the rest are impoverished, and no fruit or benefit accrues from that wealth, then it is only a liability to its possessor. If, on the other hand, it is expended for the promotion of knowledge, the founding of elementary and other schools, the encouragement of art and industry, the training of orphans and the poor—in brief, if it is dedicated to the welfare of society—its possessor will stand out before God and man as the most excellent of all who live on earth and will be accounted as one of the people of paradise.”