Ability Quote by Hyrum W. Smith
“Charity is the pure love of Christ. Let's bring it down for us lay folk to understand. Selflessness, patience. . . . a great definition. . . Charity: The ability to love the sinner and hate the sin.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Living, 1999
Charity is described as selfless love that mirrors Christ’s compassion, urging ordinary people to love sinners while rejecting sin.
In simple terms: Love without judgment, focusing on the sinner not the sin.
Key Takeaway
Practice unconditional love toward others.
Themes
compassion
selflessness
faith
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
ethical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- community service
- family relationships
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
altruism
spiritual practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you love a sinner without enabling sin?
- What limits does selflessness have?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal boundaries or enable harmful behavior.
