Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I care not whether they be clergymen or laymen, they alone will shake the gates of Hell and set up the kingdom of Heaven upon Earth.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the power of passionate individuals driven solely by their devotion to God to create profound change in the world.
John Wesley's quote highlights the transformative potential of those who are wholly dedicated to a higher purpose, in this case, a fervent commitment to God and moral integrity. He suggests that a small number of such individuals, regardless of their formal status as clergy or laypeople, possess the ability to challenge great evils and establish a divine presence on Earth, thereby inspiring others to pursue righteousness and justice.
In practice
During a church gathering to encourage community service.
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.
Extend some kind of unexpected generosity to someone, preferably a stranger, every single day for two weeks. The more you practice being generous, the more you'll impact others in an inspiring way.
I feel like Black Jesus got his hands on me and guides me through life to put me where I'm supposed to be.
Just as man cannot live without dreams, he cannot live without hope. If dreams reflect the past, hope summons the future.
If you’re alive, you can’t be bored in San Francisco. If you’re not alive, San Francisco will bring you to life.
I don't need to be inspired any longer, just supported.
Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not.
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