John Wesley 's Three Christian Prudence

If a person or a company is wealthy and has earned their money, they are automatically labelled a “big business” and are brutally criticized for not allowing others to have a chance in the “game of life”. In this view, having money makes a person a monster, only focusing on themselves and what they can do to get even bigger. Another popular view of money is that if a person or a business is not making enough money that they are either not skilled enough to get a high paying job or they are too lazy to get a better one. There are flaws in both views. Acts 20:35 says, “In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” God wants us to help those who need aren’t making enough money to make ends meet; however, He does not discourage against people being rewarded for their hard work and labor. Nonetheless, putting all happiness, faith, and dependence in money is dangerous and can lead to greed and selfishness because that is all the person has to look for. Instead of looking for happiness in money and wealth, people can start choosing the eternity of happiness that is found in Jesus

According to the parables worksheet done in class, the parable of the rich fool is another example of how Jesus instructed us to not live a life focused on money. Luke 12:16-21 is about a life rich in possessions versus a life rich in God. The rich fool built a bigger

In John Wesley's sermon on the, "Image of God" was saying that man was created by God in His likeness. He put Himself into man as He would allow. He made us lords over all things of the Earth. (Gen 1:26) In some ways, He made us not just lords over the earth, but over ourselves, over our choices and actions. When man disobeyed God, he became separated from God and died. He was no longer the visible image of God. The things that were true, now seemed false. Sickness and negative emotions started to reside in man. He placed his own wants before God. "He said in the garden, "Not Your will, but mine." Now man has fallen in disgrace and death is chasing him. Even though man had fallen away from God. God chose a way for man, to be restored, but man will have to humble himself and acknowledge his sinful condition. We need to renew our minds, because we may be restored to a relationship with God, but we are still affected and infected by our sinful flesh and lustful minds.

Nowadays, money can make most everything happens. People run after money because they think money can give them better life. It is true that we need money to support our life. However, we need to remember that once we have a good quality of life, we should use our extra money to benefit those who have need instead of keep money in our pocket. We need to remember that God rewards us with succeed is because he wants us to take care of our brothers. In addition, if we pursue over luxury life, we will end up being controlled by money.

This paper is centered around Dr. Cobb’s essay, “Wesley the Process Theologian”, and matched with notes on John Wesley from Dr. Hughes lectures in Protestantism in the Modern World. Through the course of this paper, the concept of process theology will be discussed along with how John Wesley’s own thoughts and ideas compare to process theologies conceptions. Through comparing these two’s individual ideas, I will add my own insights and thoughts on the possibility of common ground between the two; from the view of an outsider whose own beliefs have been shaped considerably from my own experiences. Though I am in no way an authority on any of these subjects, I hope that my point of view will be enlightening. Along with this, I’ll strive to support many of my claims about God through scripture, for regardless of man’s interpretation of the bible, it’s one of Christianity’s main sources of authority.

The Threat of losing money or the promise of gaining money can lead to people taking actions in relationships they otherwise wouldn’t have, do things they would normally never do, and act against people that they love. And the actions that they take can lead a person adversely affecting their own life and the lives of others. Money, in the sources referenced, is seen as a force that drives people to harm themselves and others in the pursuit of a better life. Money is also seen as something that makes people think that they have to do what they do, that their actions that might have ruined or even ended their of other people's lives were necessary actions. Money can make people create relationships with people who they would normally avoid.

In our society, we are all divided by our social status. Even though we are all equal under our Creator’s eyes, this generation is very judgmental by what we have, drive, wear, eat, and do. Some people are satisfied when they get what they need, and some are not. And it is all because of how much wealth and money we make. Do we really know the importance of needs and wants? Do we really know what they mean? There are a lot of aspects to define this particular debate. It is all our decisions and no one should judge us, and it should not affect others. On the other side, spending money flash is moving, can be a good influence or bad example.

Question 3 and 4: There were many historic figures in the movement. I am going to list several and give their respective contributions to the movement.

In the story “The Canterbury” People get carried away with wealth. There is many different situations where people with money will do anything to keep their wealth. Money is the rude to all evil. Brilliant people with money make poor decisions with their money. When a person has money they get hungry for more.

Money should be viewed as a blessing from God to be used in ways of which He would approve. Why should a child of God voluntarily waste what God has given him? Though in the context of proclaiming the gospel, Paul says stewards must be found faithful, and we are stewards of whatever God gives us (1 Cor. 4:1-2).

Grudem watches that business exchanges have been an ordinary piece of human culture from the earliest starting point. The Scriptures show that purchasing and offering are ethically right since they give chances to us to do great to other individuals by giving what individuals need. We mimic God in the commercial center when we rehearse "trustworthiness, faithfulness to our duties, decency, and opportunity of decision". Benefit and utilization of cash are great since they both infer that one has delivered something helpful for other people who wish trade. Benefit not just means that one is making great and effective utilization of God 's assets additionally is

The American gospel of wealth and prosperity was empty and useless on that beach. I discovered a God who sees our hearts. He sees the pain and tears, the fear, the hopelessness, the secret longings, the struggle, the addictions, all of it, and loves us for it. True wealth and prosperity comes from a life lived beyond ourselves and in communion with God and where His heart is. Materialism is not what He cares about.

Looking at a report by sociologist Robert Putnam we see a good indicator of where society stands in regard to their view of money. He surveyed American adults, asking them to identify the elements of “the good life.” In 1996, sixty-three percent of these surveyed adults said that the main element was “a lot of money.” (Putnam, 2000) Another information source about this is a psychologist named Bruce Levine, who calls our culture, a “money-centric” society. “A money-centric society is one in which money is at the center of virtually all thoughts, decisions and activities.” (Levine, 2012) This shows the objective and motivator for many of the secular people in our society is greed. This issue of being money centered is compounded because many people are not financially secure, which commonly leads to worrying about where the next dollar will come from. The worrying about money leads to a stress, and this stress is the root cause of many issues in American society today. A few examples of these problems cause by monetary stress are seen in forms such as depression, and drug and alcohol abuse.

Having money gives a person power to do a lot of things, but it never really satisfies someone unless they let themselves be happy. Bill Taylor tries to answer why there are so many problems attached to great wealth in his article, “Understanding Money and the Meaning of Life.” His answer to why wealthy people still seem unhappy and why they risk everything in trying to gain more wealth is simply said; they have bad character to begin with. His explanation of the effects of money can be seen to be very true. Wealth does not change a person, it only amplifies who they were to begin with. He believes that the problem is not in the pursuit of wealth or money in general, but in human nature. This goes against what the pardoner in The Canterbury

In the article Bill Taylor talks about that money and the meaning of life. He speaks on how money changes people and how much it is important in people life. He also says how money is the root of all evil and how it can buy happiness but can take it away.