TrendZion

Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.

1. 1857·John Taylor·Apostle
   Brother Young says it was to get away from Christians—from that unbounded charity which you had experienced amongst them. In consequence of their treatment, you had to come away to seek a home in the desert wilds, and to obtain that protection among savages which Christian philanthropy denied you.
   Communism—Sectarianism—The Gospel and its Effects, etc. — jodcopy citation
2. 1979·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   All bishops should realize that they will be truly successful in lifting lives only if they apply these principles in the spirit in which they are given. As President Clark so often reminded us, “The rule of the bishop in all these matters, is the rule of the priesthood,—a rule of kindness, charity, love, [and] righteousness” (J. Reuben Clark, Jr., unpublished article, Church Historical Department, 9 July 1941, p. 13).
   The Role of a Bishop in the Church Welfare Program — cojccopy citation
3. 1986·Ezra Taft Benson·Prophet
   The world today speaks a great deal about love, and it is sought for by many. But the pure love of Christ differs greatly from what the world thinks of love. Charity never seeks selfish gratification. The pure love of Christ seeks only the eternal growth and joy of others.
   Godly Characteristics of the Master — cojccopy citation
4. 1992·Howard W. Hunter·Apostle
   We have a feeling of appreciation that our women’s Relief Society organization, celebrating this year its sesquicentennial anniversary, has always had as its theme “Charity Never Faileth.” Charity encompasses all other godly virtues. It distinguishes both the beginning and the end of the plan of salvation. When all else fails, charity—Christ’s love—will not fail. It is the greatest of all divine attributes.
   A More Excellent Way — cojccopy citation
5. 1994·Howard W. Hunter·Prophet
   Those who follow Christ seek to follow his example. His suffering in behalf of our sins, shortcomings, sorrows, and sicknesses should motivate us to similarly reach out in charity and compassion to those around us. It is most appropriate that the motto of the longest-standing women’s organization in the world—the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—is “Charity Never Faileth.”
   Stand Firm in the Faith — cojccopy citation
6. 1998·Neal A. Maxwell·Apostle
   Therefore, brothers and sisters, in our own little family plots, we can bequeath to the succeeding generations “clean earth to till”! Thus not only does charity begin at home, but so does hope!
   Hope through the Atonement of Jesus Christ — cojccopy citation