John Wesley: Savings & Giving

Posted by admin on Friday, November 26, 2010

John Wesley Money Quotation saying do all that is possible to earn as much as possible, sock away as much as we can and generously donate a lot. John Wesley said:
 

 

“Make all you can, save all you can, give all you can” — John Wesley

 

 

John Wesley seems to be offering a philosophy or set of principles for financial responsibility and stewardship. The quote suggests one should aim to:

• “Make all you can” – Earn or generate as much income and wealth as possible through diligent work and entrepreneurial efforts.
• “Save all you can” – Be prudent by putting away and preserving as much of what you earn as feasible, rather than spending it all immediately.
• “Give all you can” – Once basic needs are met and savings secured, use surplus resources generously to help others through charitable giving according to one’s means

The message conveys a balanced approach of industriousness, thriftiness and generosity. Wesley appears to be advising maximizing earnings while also maintaining self-sufficiency through savings as a foundation for then maximizing contributions to social and community well-being through philanthropy.

Birthday: June 28, 1703 – Death March 2, 1791

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