While the Book of Mormon is filled with many truths, there are within it, sermons which rise above the rest. Benjamin's sermon on charity is one. I’m also pretty certain, Mosiah 4 is on your list too. What makes it great? For me, it’s Benjamin explaining God’s definition of charitable giving. “What is it?” you ask.
This: Give according to the need. Don’t judge the recipient. Especially don’t withhold your help because you think they deserve the problems they have. Give according to your means. This is how God helps us. To be like Him, do it the same way with the same intent.
For what t’s worth, here’s my list: (Listed in the order in which they appear)
The Coming of Jesus Christ - Nephi’s vision in 1 Nephi 11
The Role of Agency and Opposition - Lehi’s benedictory admonitions to his sons in 2 Nephi 2-3
The Evils of Pride and the Proper Role of Fathers - Jacob’s exhortation to the Nephites in Jacob 2-4
The Future History of the World, a recitation of Zeno’s prophecy by Jacob - Jacob 5.
The Power of Prayer - Enos
The Meaning of Charity, King Benjamin’s benedictory address - Mosiah 4
The Coming of Christ by Abinadi to King Noah’s court - Mosiah 13
The Proper Role of Government: an essay by King Mosiah II - Mosiah 29
The Saint’s Checklist for a Christ-like Life, a sermon by Alma the Younger - Alma 5
An Exposition on Faith, a sermon by Alma the Younger to the humble Zoramites - Alma 32
Who Is God, a dissertation by Ammon to King Lamoni - Alma 18
Repentance and Forgiveness and the Plan of Salvation, Alma the Younger’s letter to his son Corianton - Alma 39-42
Man’s role in defending Liberty. A letter to Pahoran by Captain Moroni - Alma 60
Faith, Hope and Charity. A sermon to the righteous Nephites of Mormon’s day - Moroni 7.
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