“Let us ask ourselves the questions: ‘Have I done any good in the world today? Have I helped anyone in need?’. Monson reminded us that there are those who need more than material goods: In this way we will be like our Father in Heaven, who causes rain to fall on the just and on the unjust alike (see Matthew 5:44–45). If we have taken care of our own family’s needs first, then we should help all who need help. We should not try to decide whether someone really deserves our help or not (see Mosiah 4:16–24). He promises that as we do these things, we will inherit His kingdom. When we visit the sick and those who are in prison, it is as if we were doing these things for Him instead. Jesus taught that we should give food to the hungry, shelter to those who have none, and clothes to the poor. He paid the innkeeper to take care of the man until he recovered. Kneeling beside him, the good Samaritan bandaged his wounds and took him on a donkey to an inn. However, a Samaritan, who was despised by the Jews, came along, and when he saw the man he felt compassion (see the picture in this chapter). Then a temple attendant walked over, looked at him, and went on. ![]() ![]() A priest came along, saw him, and passed him by. They stole his clothes and money and beat him, leaving him half dead. In the parable, the Savior said that a man was traveling to another city. The parable of the good Samaritan teaches us that we should give to those in need, regardless of whether they are our friends or not (see Luke 10:30–37 see also James E. The Savior gave us many teachings in the form of stories or parables. Why is charity the greatest of all virtues?Ĭharity Includes Giving to the Sick, Afflicted, and Poor Like the Savior, we too can bless the lives of our brothers and sisters here on earth. But we can have charity if we make Him the center of our lives and follow His example and teachings. It may not be necessary for us to give our lives as the Savior did. “And now I know that this love which thou hast had for the children of men is charity wherefore, except men shall have charity they cannot inherit that place which thou hast prepared in the mansions of thy Father” ( Ether 12:33–34). “I remember that thou hast said that thou hast loved the world, even unto the laying down of thy life for the world. … “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” ( John 15:12–13). ![]() “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. By His example, He showed us that the spiritual and physical needs of our fellowmen are as important as our own. ![]() He had perfect love, and He showed us how to love. The Savior gave us the example of His life to follow. The prophet Mormon tells us, “Wherefore, cleave unto charity, which is the greatest of all, for all things must fail-but charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth forever” ( Moroni 7:46–47 see also 1 Corinthians 13 2 Nephi 26:30 Moroni 7:44–45, 48). We have pure love when, from the heart, we show genuine concern and compassion for all our brothers and sisters. The scriptures tell us that charity comes from a pure heart (see 1 Timothy 1:5). He has commanded us to love one another as He loves us. Charity is that pure love which our Savior Jesus Christ has. The life of the Savior reflects His pure love for all people.
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