John Wesley quotes - page 4

If you will avoid all bigotry, go on. In every instance of this kind, whatever the instrument be, acknowledge the finger of God. And not only acknowledge, but rejoice in his work, and praise his name with thanksgiving. Encourage whomsoever God is pleased to employ, to give himself wholly up thereto. Speak well of him wheresoever you are; defend his character and his mission. (John Wesley)
Never dream of forcing men into the ways of God. Think yourself, and let think. View quote
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But as to all opinions which do not strike at the root of Christianity, we think and let think. View quote
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I deny that villany is ever necessary. It is impossible that it should ever be necessary for any reasonable creature to violate all the laws of justice, mercy, and truth. No circumstances can make it necessary for a man to burst in sunder all the ties of humanity. View quote
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It has in all ages been allowed that the communion of saints extends to those in paradise as well as those upon earth as they are all one body united under one Head. View quote
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Beware you are not a fiery, persecuting enthusiast. View quote
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But beware of retorting. It is not your part to return evil for evil. View quote
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In order to examine ourselves thoroughly, let the case be proposed in the strongest manner. What, if I were to see a Papist, an Arian, a Socinian casting out devils? If I did, I could not forbid even him, without convicting myself of bigotry. Yea, if it could be supposed that I should see a Jew, a Deist, or a Turk, doing the same, were I to forbid him either directly or indirectly, I should be no better than a bigot still. View quote
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Are you a man? Then you should have an human heart. View quote
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God buries his workmen, but carries on his work. View quote
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And Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself. (John Wesley)
It has in all ages been allowed that the communion of saints extends to those in paradise as well as those upon earth as they are all one body united under one Head. And "Can death's interposing tide / Spirits one in Christ divide?" View quote
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Catch on fire and people will come for miles to see you burn. View quote
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Money never stays with me. It would burn me if it did. I throw it out of my hands as soon as possible, lest it should find its way into my heart. View quote
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Before I can preach love, mercy, and grace, I must preach sin, Law, and judgment. Preach 90% Law and 10% grace. View quote
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As long as you feel your own weakness and helplessness, you will find help from above. View quote
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Humility and patience are the surest proofs of the increase of love. View quote
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One of the greatest evidences of God's love to those that love him is, to send them afflictions, with grace to bear them. View quote
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Bring me a worm that can comprehend a man, and then I will show you a man that can comprehend the Triune God. View quote
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Once in seven years I burn all my sermons; for it is a shame, if I cannot write better sermons now than I did seven years ago. View quote
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If we cannot think alike, at least we may love alike; and can anything but love beget love? (John Wesley)
Do no harm. Do good. Stay in love with God. View quote
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I learned more about Christianity from my mother than from all the theologians in England. View quote
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It is the work of God alone to justify, to sanctify, and to glorify. View quote
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In souls filled with love, the desire to please God is continual prayer. View quote
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