“When he emerged onto the world stage as a revivalist, it was partly because he had become rationally persuaded that the emotions were not being given their due consideration in religious life. Like his contemporary Jonathan Edwards, he was a man of reason whose reason told him he needed to cultivate his heart. He was smart enough to know that it’s not good enough to be smart enough.”
Excerpt From: Sanders, Fred. “Wesley on the Christian Life: The Heart Renewed in Love.” Crossway, 2013. iBooks.
Good quote…ever believer should see their reasons lead them to change their affections with the things of God. How is the book thus far?
So far, very good. Sanders is a fine writer who has a real appreciation for Wesley — yet he doesn’t overlook Wesley’s shortcomings.