WEEK # 37

CHARITY

"Love is one of the chief characteristics of Deity, and ought to be manifested by those who aspire to be the sons of God.  A man filled with the love of God, is not content with blessings his family alone but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race."  (Joseph Smith, in History of the Church, 4:227).

Questions and Activities

• How is charity defined in the scriptures?
• What actions and attitudes characterize a charitable person?
• How does charity help us become more like our Heavenly Father and fulfill his plan?
• How can a person develop charity?
• When have you shown charity to others?
• What specific examples from the Savior's life illustrate charity?  What examples can you find in the lives of the prophets?
• How can we love people in spite of their sins and faults?
• What are your feelings when others have been charitable toward you?
• What can you do to become a more charitable person?

Topical Guide

Benevolence

Charity

Compassion

Family, Love within

God, Love of

God, Mercy of

Love

Mercy, Merciful

Selfishness

Scriptures

Mosiah 4

Ether 12:28

Moroni 7:41-48

D&C 12:7-9

Matthew 25:31-46

Luke 10:29-42

John 15:12-19

1 Corinthians 13

1 John 4:8-21

Articles of Faith 1:13

Bible Dictionary

Almsgiving

Charity

Other Sources

Gospel Principles,  chapter 30