Jean B. Bingham’s profound statement, “The greatest form of charity may be to withhold judgment,” reminds us that compassion is not only expressed through what we give, but also through what we choose to restrain.

Charity, in its highest form, is love—pure, patient, and understanding.

When we resist the urge to judge others, we create space for empathy and grace to flourish. Every person carries unseen struggles, and by withholding judgment, we extend the Savior’s kind of love—the kind that sees beyond appearances and embraces the heart.

In a world quick to criticize, choosing to withhold judgment becomes an act of quiet courage. It is not about ignoring truth or condoning wrong, but about humbly acknowledging that we do not always see the full picture.

The Savior’s ministry was filled

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