Charity: the Pure Love of Christ

"And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing." (1 Corinthians 13:2) What is charity? According to the Book of Mormon Prophet Moroni, it is 'the pure love of Christ.' This pure love of Christ, 'endures forever.' Love is an eternal principle. And our Father gave us the greatest example of this love by sending His Son, Jesus Christ.
The children of Israel were taught to, "love thy neighbor as thyself." (Leviticus 19:18) But this law, as were most of the laws constituting the Law of Moses, was superseded by the coming of the Savior. He gave His disciples a new commandment, which was to, "love one another; as I have loved you." (John 13:34) Greater love has no man than the Savior for us. He was our greatest example in all things. Especially in love for God's children.
The commandment is to love others as He loves us. So how exactly do we do that? Moroni suggests that we, "pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love." (Moroni 7:48) That is the first step. Another suggestion, study the scriptures fervantly. Learn just how much the Master loves YOU personally. The learning of that love will instill a desire to emulate it towards others.
Another, look at people through the eyes of God. My favorite example is that of David in the Old Testament. The people looked at him as just a child. But they were reminded, "the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7) In our lives we will clash with other's personalities. It is inevitable. But that is no reason for you to love them any less. Take a minute and look at them through the eyes of God. Doing so will hep us to be more patient and uderstanding. Remember, God loves all of His children more than we can imagine. That sometimes stubborn child, is just as loved as His most devoted servant. What a great example for us. 
Moroni teaches us, "charity suffereth long, and is kind, and envieth not, and is not puffed up, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil, and rejoiceth not in iniquity but rejoiceth in the truth, beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things." (Moroni 7:45) Those are the attributes of the pure love of Christ. They were manifested in every action, and word of the Savior. Pray with all of your heart to receive this love, then act with all of your power to manifest it. "By this shall men know that ye are my disciples." (John 13:35)
I wish to conclude where I began. If we have not charity, we are nothing. Stay classy.
Elder Hill