Gospel Principles
Unit 7: Perfecting Our Lives
Chapter 30: Charity
Concept 2: Charity Is the Greatest of All Virtues
"The prophet Moroni 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).
The Savior gave us the example of his life to follow. He was a perfect man. He had perfect love, and he showed us how we must love. By his example, he showed us that the spiritual and physical needs of our fellowmen are as important as our own. Before he gave his life for us, he said:
"This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." (John 15:12-13).
Speaking to the Lord, Moroni said:
"I remember that thou hast said that thou hast loved the world, even unto the laying down of thy life for the world....
"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).
It may not be necessary for us to give our lives as the Savior did. But we can have charity if we make him the center of our lives and follow his example and teachings. Like the Savior, we too can bless the lives of our brothers and sisters here on earth.
Discussion
Why is charity the greatest of all virtues?
Why is it so important that we develop this virtue?"