Charity...Pass It On

One of my favorite scriptures reads, "And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing" (1 Cor. 13: 2). According to this, Paul is saying having charity is more important than having faith.

The modern definition of charity seems to revolve around altruism and giving to the poor. However, Paul goes on to say, "And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing (1 Cor. 13: 3). So, according to Paul, merely giving to the poor isn't enough. Despite its modern meaning, charity isn't in the giving of the gift, but selfless service is necessary to develop it.

Other versions of this verse read, "Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or arrogant. It is not rude, it is not self‑seeking, it is not easily angered, it is not resentful. It does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance." Moroni, a Book of Mormon prophet, sums it up by saying, "charity is the pure love of Christ" (Moro. 7: 47).

Anyway. Just a thought. Happy Sunday and have a GREAT day!