Lesson #37

Thank you Melody, for a beautiful lesson titled, "Charity, the Pure Love of Christ".

When 2 young men arrived from England, they desperately asked Joseph Smith for work because they couldn't find work elsewhere and needed provisions. One was not a member. Joseph was friendly, and"viewed us with a cheerful countenance, and with a feeling of kindness, said, "Well boys, what can you do?" He helped mark a ditch, and when they were done, said, "Boys, if I had done it myself, it could not have been done better." He then took them to the store and picked out 2 of the largest and best pieces of meat and gave to them. The young man was baptized within a year, and "often had the privilege of seeing [the Prophet's] noble face lit up by the Spirit and power of God".

Stories were shared of the blessing of visiting teaching, and how knowing someone really cares can help us all through difficult circumstances. We can be each others' angels.

A brother in the ward was blessed by caring, love and lack of judgment when he endured a difficult time.
Our goal should be to stay worthy to hear the Spirit whisper to us how we can be of service.