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This guide is for the official address “Charity Never Faileth” by Thomas S. Monson, given in the General Relief Society Meeting, 25 September 2010 of the October 2010 General Conference. Monson teaches that charity calls for patience, compassion, and restraint from criticism and judgment.
He opens with a story about laundry and a dirty window, then recalls an unkind response to his wife and an account of a woman who welcomed a disfigured man. He connects these examples with the Savior’s teaching about judgment, James’s counsel about speech, and Mormon’s description of charity. Monson invites listeners to recognize others’ challenges and help where they can.
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Monson warns that people can misjudge others’ actions and appearances without knowing their circumstances. Several stories show how unkind assumptions can hurt and how welcome and attention can reveal a person’s character.
He describes charity as the pure love of Christ, expressed through patience, forgiveness, sympathy, and practical help. Everyday examples include remembering a widow, welcoming someone sitting alone, and continuing to care for a person who is difficult to reach.
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Monson uses the Savior’s teaching about judgment and stories about people criticized for their appearance or position. He describes charity as looking beyond outward impressions and responding with sympathy, kindness, and help.
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