Wesley’s Definition of Perfection

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Oct 21, 1889

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 15, No. 40.

Wesley’s Definition of Perfection

For terseness, simplicity, and clearness in a statement, commend me to John Wesley. He defines perfection: "By perfection, I mean the humble, gentle, patient love of God and our neighbors, ruling our tempers, words, and actions." This is Wesley's most simple and sensible statement of the doctrine. Let us abide by that, without any hair-splitting or newly-devised theories or methods, so says an exchange, and so say we, and let all the Methodist people and preachers say, Amen.—St. Louis Christian Advocate.