What is the gift of charity? How can I apply it to my daily life?
I was asked this today during a meeting with our Elders after stake conference. I had just read Moroni 7:45 last night, but if I’m being honest, my understanding of it wasn’t quite right. I took it very literally, as I do... Like—give charity to those in need. Help people. Serve. That kind of thing. And while that’s not wrong… I understand now that it’s not what that verse is really talking about. As I’ve sat with it more, I’ve realized it means something deeper. Something a little more personal. It’s not just what we do for people… but how we are with them. What I’m starting to understand is that the gift of charity is really about how we show up in our everyday lives. It’s choosing to put your best foot forward… even when you’re tired. Even when it’s inconvenient. Even when it’s not returned. It’s trying—intentionally—to be a reflection of Christ’s love in the way you interact with people. Not perfectly. Just… with intention. It’s letting people fe...