The Book of Mormon teaches that charity is the pure love of Christ. It is an important (yet sometimes elusive) quality that the Savior mentions is necessary for salvation. Pretty strong advice, and advice that most members of the church take pretty seriously. For all its elusiveness, the prophet Ether sheds some light on having charity and how this relates to the parable of the talents found in Matthew 25. Namely, that charity represents Christ-like attributes (or spiritual talents) the Lord expects us to cultivate. These attributes are necessary so the good works of service may be accomplished. We can obtain these attributes that are needed, but if we fail to do so, the Lord will extend them in others so that His necessary works can be accomplished.
Ether 12:35 Wherefore, I know by this thing which thou hast said, that if the Gentiles have not charity, because of our weakness, that thou wilt prove them, and take away their talent, yea, even that which they have received, and give unto them who shall have more abundantly.
LESSON LEARNED: The talents spoken of in Matthew 25 are something that we accumulate as we gain charity. Likewise, a lack of charity leads to a loss of talents that will be distributed to others.
FEEDBACK: WHAT IS YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF CHARITY, AND WHAT DO YOU THINK THESE TALENTS ARE?
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