John Wesley

Methodist Founder English 1703 – 1791

Founder of Methodism; preached grace and holiness.

382 quotes

"If you wish to form a Christian character, you must begin with genuine contrition."
Change
"Our faith must work by love, not by fear or superstition."
Faith
"The test of a true Christian is not what he believes, but what he does."
Faith
"We should use all means for the perfection of ourselves and others."
"I thank God I feel all the glorious power of the Great Name."
Gratitude
"The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the Maker of them all."
"Study humility above all things, for it is the gate of heaven."
"Let us not be wise in imagination, but wise in works."
Wisdom
"Who will win the race to reform the human heart?"
Philosophy
"We are under obligations to the God of all grace, not to some other god."
Faith
"What can I do more than I have done to promote the gospel?"
Motivation
"The greatest wisdom is in knowing our own ignorance."
Wisdom
"Do not be content with a nominal Christianity; seek after vital godliness."
Faith
"Every man has a conscience; therefore, every man may know the will of God."
Truth
"Our people must be taught to live by principle, not by passion."
Education
"The sum of all knowledge is God, and the sum of all virtue is love."
Love
"I have nothing to defend but the truth of the gospel."
Truth
"We must always remember that heaven is our home, and we are but pilgrims here."
Hope
"The love of God is the mightiest force in the universe."
Love
"If you lose the spirit of prayer, you lose everything that makes you Christian."
Faith
"A man cannot serve God without serving man; the two are inseparable."
"True religion consists of love to God and love to man."
Faith
"The greatest proof of Christianity is the changed heart of its followers."
Faith
"We are living in times that require prophetic courage, not cautious silence."
Courage
"Every gift of God is good; it is the abuse of gifts that is evil."
Wisdom
"The test of faith is not belief, but obedience."
Faith
"In the greatest dark nights of the soul, we often find the greatest light."
Hope
"There is no joy comparable to the joy of living for others."
Happiness
"We are saved not by faith alone, but by faith working through love."
Faith
"The hour of my death shall be the hour of my greatest rest."
Peace