The Essence of Charity

“Charity never faileth”

Of all the virtues we are called to live, the Apostle Paul declared that charity-the pure love of Christ-is the greatest. Mormon affirmed that without it, we are nothing, and with it, we are prepared to meet God. But how do we actually live with charity, day by day, in a world full of impatience, division, and distraction?

The Essence of Charity is a guided journey into the heart of discipleship. Each chapter explores one of the thirteen attributes of charity found in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians and Mormon’s testimony in the Book of Mormon. Through scripture insights, prophetic counsel, personal reflection, and practical application, you’ll discover how to make charity more than an idea-it will become who you are.

You’ll learn how to:

Wait with patience instead of irritation.
Act with kindness when it’s least expected.
Rejoice in others’ success instead of comparing.
Endure with steady love through trials that test your faith.

This is not a checklist. Charity is a divine gift, bestowed by God upon faithful followers of His Son (Moroni 7:48). As you study, pray, and practice these Christlike traits, you will feel your heart soften, your faith deepen, and your capacity to love expand.

Charity is not just the greatest virtue-it is the very essence of becoming like Christ.

Author Biography

Bill Wylson is the author of over 50 published writings on family values, religious issues, and religious education. His work has appeared in The Ensign, This People, The New Era, Liberty Magazine, Success, and others.

Bill graduated as a commercial copywriter from the Columbia School of Broadcasting in Hollywood, CA. He wrote trade journal ads for a major advertising agency in Los Angeles and public service announcements for a Los Angeles television station.

He has served as a volunteer Board Member of Advocates of Single Parent Youth, Special Fun Games for the Disabled, and on the Boards of Arts and Theater Councils. He has also served on Advisory Committees for the Volunteer Center of Los Angeles and on the United Way Government Affairs Committee.

Bill Wylson currently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.