Charity

Charity is the pure love of Christ (Moroni 7:47). Non-Church definitions of charity might be giving gifts of money or other donations to provide for the needs of another. The Church has a strong belief in self reliance, however, and in helping people to help themselves. In fact, the side effects of dependence on the government for day-to-day living are referred to as the "evils of the dole." In October 2003 general conference, Elder Oaks told us not to develop cultures of dependency.