John Wesley

Every Means, Every Way: Wesley’s Charge

Today, conversations about impact add further texture. Peter Singer’s essay Famine, Affluence, and Morality (1972) and evaluators like GiveWell (founded 2007) argue that some interventions save more lives per dollar than others. This lens honors Wesley’s “means” by urging better allocation: deworming, malaria nets, or cash transfers may stretch a gift’s reach. Yet effectiveness must not eclipse dignity; numbers should guide, not harden, the heart. A Wesleyan synthesis keeps warm motives and cool metrics together—choosing evidence-based action while staying personally engaged. In practice, that might look like giving consistently, mentoring locally, and using one’s expertise—legal, technical, artistic—to remove barriers others face. [...]

The More You Give, The More You Receive - John Wesley

This quote highlights the idea that acts of generosity often lead to personal fulfillment and a deeper sense of purpose, suggesting that giving enriches both the giver and the recipient. [...]

Act Until Your Good Becomes Better, and Your Better Becomes Best - John Wesley

Wesley encourages a mindset that prioritizes growth and excellence. By continually working to improve, individuals can achieve their highest potential and realize their capabilities. [...]