John Wesley on “The Use of Money” P2

“All the necessary instructions can be condensed into 3 simple rules:  GAIN ALL YOU CAN, SAVE ALL YOU CAN, and GIVE ALL YOU CAN.” –John Wesley

 John Wesley, one of the great Christian minds of history had a simple approach to money:  three basic rules.  For more of an explanation of these principles you can read “Sermon No. 44: The Use of Money.”  The sermon has some very interesting points to ponder.  Surely a person could distort the simple message of Wesley, but his basic message is extremely Biblical. Save All You Can

“This is the second rule. Money is a precious gift. It should not be wasted on trivialities. Do not spend money on luxury foods, but be content with simple things that your body needs. Ornaments too, whether of the body, house or garden are a waste and should be avoided. Do not spend in order to gratify your vanity or to gain the admiration of others. The more you feed your pride in this way, the more it will grow within you.”

 The Bible is clear on the importance of saving, “He who gathers in the summer is a son who acts wisely, but he who sleeps at harvest is a son who acts shamefully.” (Prov. 10:5)  In contrast to the world, the believer does not save to gratify his own desires, but rather to…Part 3: Give All You Can.(Part 1: Gain All You Can)