Lifegroup

Quoted from Discipleship Done Right: John Wesley, an excerpt in ID2010 booklet.

James Hervey, part of the group at Lincoln College, Oxford, encouraged some boys in a school near his home to form a group. He gave the following reasons:

1. Because we are ignorant and short sighter... and often unable to discern things that are excellent. But God reveals to one what is good for another; so that, in a multitude of counselors there is wisdom.

2. Because we are lovers of ourselves... unwilling to see our own errors, therefore unlikely to amend them. Whereas our riends will, with a meek and impartial spirit, show us our faults.

3. Because we are weak and irresolute... let go our integrity upon any opposition. But a band of friends who are like-minded, inspire us with courage and confidence.

4. Because we are lukewarm in religious duties. But a holy fellowship will kindle and keep alive a holy fervour.