 Bahá 'í teachings state that God is too great for humans to fully comprehend , or to create a complete and accurate image of , by themselves . Therefore , human understanding of God is achieved through his revelations via his Manifestations . In the Bahá 'í religion , God is often referred to by titles and attributes ( for example , the All @-@ Powerful , or the All @-@ Loving ) , and there is a substantial emphasis on monotheism ; such doctrines as the Trinity are seen as compromising , if not contradicting , the Bahá 'í view that God is single and has no equal . The Bahá 'í teachings state that the attributes which are applied to God are used to translate Godliness into human terms and also to help individuals concentrate on their own attributes in worshipping God to develop their potentialities on their spiritual path . According to the Bahá 'í teachings the human purpose is to learn to know and love God through such methods as prayer , reflection , and being of service to others . 
