When I have money, I get rid of it quickly, lest it find a way into my heart.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wesley warns that having money can corrupt the heart, so he disposes of it quickly.
- In plain terms
- Money can corrupt; get rid of it fast.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid letting wealth dominate your values.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does wealth affect personal virtue?
- What balance exists between use and avoidance of money?
Another view
Money can also enable good deeds when managed wisely.
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