Certain Quote by John Wesley
“May we not say, that true zeal is not mostly charitable, but wholly so? That is, if we take charity in St. Paul's sense, for love; the love of God and our neighbour. For it is a certain truth, (although little understood in the world), that Christian zeal is all love. It is nothing else.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Character of Christian Zeal, John Wesley, 1763
True zeal is fundamentally love, encompassing both divine and neighborly affection, not mere enthusiasm.
In simple terms: Zeal equals love for God and others.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love as the core of zeal.
Themes
faith
love
zeal
charity
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- mission work
- community service
- personal devotion
- church leadership
Key Concepts
Christian theology
spiritual motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love shape your enthusiasm?
- Can zeal exist without love?
A Different Perspective
Zeal without love can become selfish ambition.
