John Wesley on “The Use of Money” P3

“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.Give All You Can“Observing the first two rules is far from enough. Storing away money without using it is to throw it away. You might just as well cast your money into the sea as keep it in the bank. Having gained and saved all you can, then give all you can…Why is this? You do not own the wealth that you have. It has been entrusted to you for a short while by the God who brought you into being. All belongs to him. Your wealth is to be used for him as a holy sacrifice, made acceptable through Jesus Christ.” Generosity is always the center of Biblical Finance.  We simply must give. Part 1 Part 2