Honor Code Of Charity Research Paper

Honors English 10; 4P
3 December 2013
I abide by the Honor Code
Charity
“Peace is the work of justice indirectly, in so far as justice removes the obstacles to peace; but it is the work of charity directly, since charity, according to its very notion, causes peace.” - St. Thomas Aquinas Charity is the kindly or sympathetic disposition to aid the needy as a result of deep feeling or understanding. Charity exists in many different forms. It can be seen in the forms of helping the poor, those who have disabilities, and efforts for a cure to disease. People often neglect charity from their daily lives, but there is always someone in need. There is no financial gain; instead, a feeling of self-worth and respect is produced. Timothy
Jesus Christ is the perfect example of charity. In His mortal ministry, He always went about doing good, teaching the gospel and showing tender compassion for the poor, afflicted, and distressed. His crowning expression of charity was His infinite love and compassion for others. He said, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13). This was the greatest act of long-suffering, kindness, and selflessness that will ever be known. The Savior wants all people to receive His love and to share it with others. He declared to His disciples: "A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another" (John 13:34-35). In relationships with family members and others, followers of Christ look to the Savior as their example and strive to love as He loves, with unfailing compassion, patience, and
Some have wealth, some have talents, some have time. Whatever gifts they have been given, large of small, they should share generously. When they do, they make the world better for someone else and find true meaning and satisfaction in their own lives. Charity is seen as a major theme throughout The Holy Bible and Les Miserables. Charity is the selfless donation of wealth, talents, time, food, etc. in which creates a perfect bond between God’s children. Charity is not however, giving to impress or improve their self-image. By analyzing the charitable act of Christ, Jean Valjean, Monseigneur Bienvenue, and the Good Samaritan, one can better accomplish charity in its true meaning. Charity is the strongest love that can be formed between two children of