Christian Quote by John Wesley
“When a man becomes a Christian, he becomes industrious, trustworthy and prosperous. Now, if that man, when he gets all he can and saves all he can, does not give all he can, I have more hope for Judas Iscariot than for that man!”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Duty of Christian Charity, 1745
A true Christian should be hardworking and generous; hoarding wealth while refusing to share is more blameworthy than betrayal.
In simple terms: Christians should work and give, not hoard.
Key Takeaway
Practice generosity alongside industriousness.
Themes
morality
generosity
faith
Mood
inspirational
challenging
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- Church teaching
- personal finance
- community aid
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true generosity look like in modern life?
- How can you balance work and giving?
A Different Perspective
May ignore systemic poverty issues.
