Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.
Interpretation
This quote urges us to do good in every way possible for as long as we can.
John Wesley's quote emphasizes the importance of doing good deeds proactively and consistently throughout our lives. It calls for a comprehensive approach to kindness, suggesting that we should leverage all our resources, time, and opportunities to positively impact others whenever and wherever we can.
In practice
This quote can be shared at a community service event to inspire volunteers.
I continue to dream and pray about a revival of holiness in our day that moves forth in mission and creates authentic community in which each person can be unleashed through the empowerment of the Spirit to fulfill God's creational intentions.
I plainly felt that, had God given me such a retirement with the companion I desired, I should have forgotten the work for which I was born and have set up my rest in this world.
I asked long ago,'What must I do to be saved?' The Scripture answered, 'Keep the commandments, believe, hope, love.' I was early warned against laying, as the Papists do, too much stress on outward works, or on a faith without works, which as it does not include, so it will never lead to true hope or charity.
Prayer is where the action is.
I saw that giving even all my life to God (supposing it possible to do this and go no further) would profit me nothing unless I gave my heart, yea, all my heart, to Him.
In using all means, seek God alone. In and through every outward thing, look only to the power of His Spirit, and the merits of His Son. Beware you do not get stuck in the work itself; if you do, it is all lost labor. Nothing short of God can satisfy your soul. Therefore, fix on Him in all, through all, and above all...Remember also to use all means as means-as ordained, not for their own sake.
If I like a thing, it just sticks after once reading it or hearing it.
Be not swept off your feet by the vividness of the impression, but say, "Impression, wait for me a little. Let me see what you are and what you represent. Let me try you."
I do not think it worth while to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.
Every now and then go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgment will be surer.
If one is true to one's inner self, and follows its wisdom, who is without a teacher?
The one who is filled by virtue is like a newborn baby.
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