Charity is “the highest, noblest, strongest kind of love, not merely affection; the pure love of Christ. It is never used [in the scriptures] to denote alms or deeds of benevolence, although it may be a prompting motive” (LDS Bible Dictionary, “Charity,” 614).
“This love is more than just a willingness to share time or possessions with another human being; rather, it is a deep and lasting devotion for and to God and his Son (Moroni 7:47). Thus, more than an act, charity is an attitude, a state of heart and mind that accompanies our works and is proffered unceasingly (1 Cor. 13:4–7; D&C 121:45)” (Garrett, “Light in Our Vessels,” 86).