I love the 13th Article of Faith. It has always been a favorite to me because of all the important things that are discussed in it. SO rather than doing one post about it, I have decided to do it in parts over time.
We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
Benevolence is such an all encompassing word. As I am reading these scriptures I am learning what it means to be benevolent. It is being kind and treating others nicely. It is “doing good continually” (Alma 41:14) and constantly looking for ways to help others. It is being merciful (Josh 2:12) and giving somebody and second chance when they are down on their luck or have made a wrong choice. It is imparting of your substance to the poor (James 1:27) and not keeping all your money and time for yourself and selfish pursuits. It is being concerned about the welfare of another person’s soul(Enos 1:9) and sharing the gospel. It is forgiving (Luke 23:34) and realizing that if Christ and forgive everyone on this earth and atone for our sins then we must also forgive our fellow men. As a member of the church I believe in being benevolent (which gives me a lot to work on.)
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