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| | '''Charity''' means generosity, typically in a helpful way to those in greater need. The [[United States]] is by far the most charitable nation in the world, as a percentage of its [[GDP]] and in absolute terms. Charity is uniquely [[conservative]] -- [[liberal]]s are far less charitable -- and charity has religious significance. | | '''Charity''' means generosity, typically in a helpful way to those in greater need. The [[United States]] is by far the most charitable nation in the world, as a percentage of its [[GDP]] and in absolute terms. Charity is uniquely [[conservative]] -- [[liberal]]s are far less charitable -- and charity has religious significance. |
| | *''Charity'' is the giving of time or resources without the expectation of Earthly reward.<ref>http://mw1.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charity</ref> | | *''Charity'' is the giving of time or resources without the expectation of Earthly reward.<ref>http://mw1.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charity</ref> |
| − | *''Charity'' - first mentioned in the Bible: Exodus 25:2, 35:5 at Jews' constructing the Tabernacle,<ref>Hila Ratzabi, [https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-tabernacle/ What Was the Tabernacle (Mishkan)?]. A portable sanctuary in the wilderness.</ref> is a [[Christian]] [[virtue]].<ref>http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09397a.htm</ref> This is enumerated among the Divine virtues by St. [[Paul]] in 1 Corinthians 13:13. It is the greatest of the three, included with [[hope]] and [[faith]]. In this sense, charity refers to a divinely infused love, unlimited and directed toward Man and toward [[God]]. | + | *''Charity'' - first mentioned in the Bible: Exodus 25:2; 35:5 at Jews' constructing the Tabernacle,<ref>Hila Ratzabi, [https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/the-tabernacle/ What Was the Tabernacle (Mishkan)?]. A portable sanctuary in the wilderness.</ref> and Deuteronmy 15:10 giving to the poor, is a [[Christian]] [[virtue]].<ref>http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09397a.htm</ref> This is enumerated among the Divine virtues by St. [[Paul]] in 1 Corinthians 13:13. It is the greatest of the three, included with [[hope]] and [[faith]]. In this sense, charity refers to a divinely infused love, unlimited and directed toward Man and toward [[God]]. |
| | *''Charity'' is considered a benefit of the [[Holy Spirit]]. The [[Fruits of the Holy Spirit]] are perfections that the [[Holy Spirit]] forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them. | | *''Charity'' is considered a benefit of the [[Holy Spirit]]. The [[Fruits of the Holy Spirit]] are perfections that the [[Holy Spirit]] forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them. |
| | *''Charity'' is considered a benefit of the [[Holy Spirit]]. The [[Fruits of the Holy Spirit]] are perfections that the [[Holy Spirit]] forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them. | | *''Charity'' is considered a benefit of the [[Holy Spirit]]. The [[Fruits of the Holy Spirit]] are perfections that the [[Holy Spirit]] forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them. |