Love is manifest in charity of the soul. It is made up of many things, all of which lead to a high idealism in standards of living, personal behaviors, and purpose. It is expressed in Christ-like example, in words, in actions, in thoughtful attentions and kindly deeds. – Delbert L. Stapley, “Conference Report,” October 1970, […]
The Lord said, “I desired [charity], and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.”4 The Lord wants us to become holy,5 to be possessed of charity,6 and to come to know Him.7 As the Apostle Paul taught, “And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to […]
The things we hope for lead us to faith, while the things we hope in lead us to charity. The three qualities—faith, hope, and charity35—working together, grounded on the truth and light of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, lead us to abound in good works.36 – Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “The Infinite Power of Hope,” […]
Give more of yourself to others. Show more love to family and friends. Be an example of goodness, compassion, and charity. The Prophet Joseph Smith told us, “A man filled with the love of God, is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human […]
If there be one place in life where the attitude of the agnostic is acceptable, it is in this matter of judging. It is the courage to say, “I don’t know. I am waiting for further evidence. I must hear both sides of the question.” Only by suspending judgment do we exhibit real charity. – […]
When you fill your hearts with the pure love of Christ, you leave no room for rancor, judgment, and shaming. You keep God’s commandments because you love Him. In the process, you slowly become more Christlike in your thoughts and deeds.7 And what adventure could be greater than this? – Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Your Great Adventure,” Ensign (CR) […]
Charity is having patience with someone who has let us down. It is resisting the impulse to become offended easily. It is accepting weaknesses and shortcomings. It is accepting people as they truly are. It is looking beyond physical appearances to attributes that will not dim through time. It is resisting the impulse to categorize […]
I am persuaded that only this charity, this pure love of Christ, this love plus sacrifice, which is exemplified in the work that goes on in our temples, can save this nation and the world, for that matter when the Lord comes. The Lord was willing to spare Sodom and Gomorrah if Abraham could find […]
Sisters, you were given the blessing of being daughters of God with special gifts. You brought with you into mortal life a spiritual capacity to nurture others and to lift them higher toward the love and purity that will qualify them to live together in a Zion society. It is not by accident that the […]
In ancient times, God took the righteous city of Zion to Himself.12 By contrast, in the last days a new Zion will receive the Lord at His return.13 Zion is the pure in heart, a people of one heart and one mind, dwelling in righteousness with no poor among them.14 The Prophet Joseph Smith stated, […]