Charity

Today  as I read through President Monson's talk Charity Never Faileth from the General Relief Society meeting, this really stuck out at me. It's almost exactly his words, but I cut a few words and formatted it slightly to all fit the same pattern for this.

Charity

Is tolerant of others and lenient toward their actions.

Forgives.

Is patient.

Impels us to be sympathetic, compassionate, and merciful.

Is present during sickness and affliction as well as weakness or error on the part of others.

Gives attention to those who are unnoticed,

Hope to those who are discouraged,

Aid to those who are afflicted.

Is love in action.

Refuses to find satisfaction in hearing or reporting misfortunes.

Resists the impulse to become offended easily

Is accepting of weaknesses and shortcomings.

Is accepting people as they truly are.

Is looking beyond physical appearances

Is resisting the impulse to categorize others