purpose A Mother's Day, I found an excellent extract relevant article on the formation of the Wesleys, whose influence was obviously his mother Susanna Wesley.
A minimum all women who read this article, follow its model because in a society that has bad sectors where they call it good, and good call it bad, it is imperative the strong values \u200b\u200band Christian character of the family, thus affecting the system, the principles of the infallible Word of God.
D then njoy contents:
home life of John and Charles Wesley
C omo introduction to this series, I must say that much in the family life of Christians today. The home should be a refuge from the world's temptations and sins. Should be a place where love reigns God, full of peace and joy. But, sadly, are not so most Christian homes. The parents argue with each other, almost never sit together all the family to eat at the same table, missing family members in many of the public worship of the church and a daily time of family worship is lacking in many homes. P ero, God wants to change that. And to encourage parents in the work at this lack, they are given these "Stories of Home" well-known Christians. I have to say that might not be good all the doctrines and practices of people who write. Similarly, the names mentioned were not always straight in their doctrines and practices. However, we can learn from the correct points and discard the rest.
JOHN AND CHARLES WESLEY
"What Christian does not know these names?
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| Charles Wesley |
A lthough most readers of this book Methodists were not, I think that much has heard of them. During a flying, talking to a Methodist, and said, "Well, I'm Methodist, but I want to love and serve God, how did John Wesley, he is one of my copies."
D uring the first decades of the eighteenth century, England was very downcast spirit. In fact, I was in one of its lower stages. Type ugliest sin abounded at every level of society, and there seemed no hope that the Church would wake up and stop their slide into iniquity. However, just as God provided Ana in the days of Israel, and there was an "elect lady" in Epworth, England, called Susana Wesley, who cared for their children. Without knowing it, God led him to raise a prophet and psalmist, which together would wake the nation, and besides, the whole world.
E so happened a hundred years and yet their voices crying in the twenty-first century Christianity. What preacher has not used a saying or an example of the life of John Wesley? What assembly of Christians has not sung one of the hymns of Charles? The impact of the lives of these men is immeasurable. It is clear that God was leading prior knowledge and training to watch over them. In this study is to investigate the home life of Samuel and Susanna Wesley, parents of John and Charles.
M editing on the legacy of these two men, my heart clings to one of God's promises concerning our children. Is the same in Isaiah 59:21, and was written in the context of the adversary, which attacks the pity. It is a promise to those who leave behind the sin.
E l My Spirit who is upon you, and my words that I put in your mouth, not out of thy mouth, nor from the mouth of your children, or mouth the children of your children, saith the Lord, now and forever. "
What a beautiful way to fight against the enemies of our God! Three generations of people who would not put aside the truths of God. What we also cling to power of this strategy! Clearly understands the devil, and fight with all his might to stop it.
E studio genealogies of two ancestries, Juan and Carlos, we find a noble character in both. Both lineages were people who worked on the work of God, in England in those days. And each successive generation was impacted on this. Disputes about practices "high" church, non-compliance and the horrible state of the church in general were hot. In the dining room were extended discussions about these issues. Samuel's grandfather when he died was very sad because of the persecution that he and other members of his family had suffered. Samuel's uncle, named John, was hunted like a fox, was thrown into jail several times and finally died of an illness that they caused him to persecution, at 34 years of age. It is said that John's son Samuel was the image of John, the uncle of his father, his fiery zeal and energy.
E n descent on the mother's side, we find the same case. Susan's father, Mr. Annesley, was well known as a Puritan preacher. He served in several Anglican churches until disputes regarding non-compliance arose. After he retired from the church-state and became a Puritan. It cost a lot and had to fight constantly for his 30 years. Many considered this man as the apostle Paul, and their way of life clearly shows that it was a very influential Puritan. For all this the parents of John and Charles inherited a heavy burden on the revival. The same charge was passed down to children. And, once understood that God wanted a revival and reform in the church, John and Charles were made to work wholeheartedly.
FATHER AND JUAN CARLOS
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| Samuel Wesley |
S grind Wesley was a preacher in the village of Epworth, in the Anglican church. He had previously lived in different places, but in Epworth was where John and Charles grew up. Samuel was a man of discipline and zeal, regularly was firmly in their own opinions. This situation led to persecution and problems may well have been avoided, if it has been engaged in humility. However, the persecution suffered by the family prepared the children for them, since they suffered in the future. And the example of his father's patient suffering children also strengthened.
n U trait he and his wife had in common was the tenacity as to not overturn their convictions, and it appears that the children inherited the same. The two assessed the order in their life, and so it became known the children for their lives sorted. Studying the home of Wesley, one notes that the tenacity of the parents are sometimes caused problems, as any couple living together have dogmatic differences between them. But despite this, not giving up on anything, the mother was given the task of raising children and running the home of Samuel.
S grind was author and pastor, and as a result of the frequent visits he made, was very busy. As it was compassionate, was released by his numerous visits to prisons. Paid the costs of college education, living happily in poverty because of this.
T lso, was a poet, wrote poetry and prose in his lifetime. None of his works endure, but some of their children received the same gift, and Carlos stood on it, writing thousands of songs. No doubt the talent of Carlos was inspired by seeing his dad working hour after hour in their own works. Oh, the wisdom of God is unfathomable!
P t seems to be that Samuel had dreams and visions that wanted to do, but could not make them. Conceived the plan of sending missionaries to China, India and all the British territories, giving him and his family would to guide the work.
Q erhaps be regarded as a prophet Samuel in a sense. In his last days prophesied the emergence of a revival, telling kids: "You'll see, but not me.
P ara conclusion, I must add this: a father Samuel was not first class. However, their home was known everywhere as one of the most pious of his time. No doubt it helped that reputation.
'S MOTHER AND JUAN CARLOS
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| Susana Wesley |
S usana raised in a godly environment. His father, being widely used by God, they brought many blessings to their children. According to records, the home Annesley had 22 children. Things were serious, and Susana matured early, listening to conversations about spiritual matters. He was a passionate student, and learned Greek, Latin and French when he was young. His books were the Bible study, theology and the writings of the early church. A reason for the stormy times in which it grew, itself struggling with deep spiritual issues, while many of her friends played with dolls. No doubt Susan was a distinguished girl "devout, thoughtful and full of Christian virtues. Many historians call" the mother of Methodism "because of your methods defined in terms of raising children.
" The scale describes his character, a mixture of kindness, discipline, sobriety and joy. Devoted an hour every morning and evening to be alone with God, praying and meditating.
C sa mother gave her husband 18 children, Samuel. Of these, eight infants died. It is hard to imagine the agony of burying eight precious little ones.
SUSANA METHODS
H here are many biographies about the household of Wesley. These, mostly painted the home life of Samuel and Susanna as almost perfect. But biographies may be incomplete, especially if they refer to someone as famous as John Wesley. Although human respect has tendencies towards this, "wisdom is justified of her children." (Matt. 11:19)
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| The Word of God. Susana Wesley there took their methods to educate their children . |
L a home testing Wesley are the benefits that the world was through John and Carlos. It is clear that there was something in his childhood that helped. All records show that Susan was a prominent figure in the upbringing of children in the household of Wesley. His education, gifts to organize and firm personality, along with the fact that Samuel was a very busy with other things, they put Susan in front of the household things. We see a woman who poured out his life in the upbringing of their children, with a strong purpose. Studies such as this purpose was manifested in practical methods of child rearing.
* LIFE ORDERED AND PROGRAMMED.
S usana right about the advantage that it is a disciplined life. Thus, shortly after birth, each child started a systematic breeding program well. There was a time to sleep, a time to eat, a time to wake up, etc. She tried to develop such habits in life and memory of every child. This applies even to rest periods for a little baby. She dedicated that effort into this that the baby fell asleep at the desired time: not mourn or fight. Similarly, this principle was applied while feeding the baby.
T ales disciplines were employed in order to have more order to the time spent on household chores. She thought it was necessary for each child were in place. Everything was timely: the prayers, breakfast, school, quiet time, rest, family worship, etc.., All according to the clock. Sure, there were times when the orders would upset everything, but always returned to his family in order. The stability and security that that principle in life and child development are tremendous. Susan continued these goals without deviation, because he saw the hidden wisdom and the effects that take advantage of their children.
* GUIDED THE CHILDREN appetite.
S usana knew that if a child did not learn to control their appetites, he would control it themselves, possibly for the rest of his life. A reason for this, made strict rules about eating. Also, trained his children to eat foods that did not like flavored drinks and ugly. Taking medication was twofold-to help children's health, and teach them to endure the undesirable. Not allowed to eat between the times set for meals, he considered this as a bad habit. Yes, eat sweets, but such things as these, which are considered luxury were monitored carefully.
* STILL STAYED HOME.
L children you should not control the environment of a home. There are many tasks to perform daily, and for the benefit of all, the home must be calm and quiet. Susan believed and implemented this, understanding the benefits that each child would gain the same quality you come to implement them. There is a saying, "Always talking, never learning." At the age of one year, the children of Wesley had learned to mourn quietly. The same was taught using positive and negative measures. Thus, the house did not have a lot of noise of a child crying, some people gave testimony that was a home where no one knew whether he had children at home, because of the calm environment. Similarly, children were taught to be quiet during family prayers, and bring a sign of blessing at the end of them, instead of talking.
* WILL HAVE TO CONQUER THE CHILD.
É stas were the words of Susan and are filled with powerful wisdom. Said she: "I strive to capture the will of a child from an early age and try to take care of the child to submit to God. This is the only safe and reasonable foundation for an education, without which neither precept nor have such effects. "
L to man's will is the center of religious life. If not yield to their parents, will be much harder to surrender it to God, and all training about domestic life and spiritual life will be frustrated. So this principle is of paramount importance is to purchase it ASAP. A love relationship, with appropriate application of the rod and persistence, will give you the desired results in your own home.
school orderly A HOME
A Susan described her method itself on educating children. For twenty years, spent six hours at this holy task. In his later years, wrote to his son John on the intention to teach at home, well-defined terms: "There are very few people who devoted the best twenty years of his life to save the souls of their children." By these words and the way he conducted the school, we know he made more than just academic education.
P or through their influence, each child had a passion to learn and to live in justice. Time school started and ended each day with songs, and every child learned to read the Bible as the only textbook. At five in the afternoon, Susan divided the family in pairs, a child could read other could not. Then he read the Psalm of the day and a chapter of the New Testament. In addition, Susan wrote three books to fill them in your school: A Manual of Natural Theory (A natural theory manual), An Exposition of the Apostles 'Creed (An explanation of the Apostles' Creed) and An Exposition of the Ten Commandments (An explanation of the Ten Commandments).
ada C later chose one of his children and spent time chatting with him about spiritual matters. Brothers: THIS is the supreme secret of why the fruit of John and Charles. What an example of a devoted mother! It denied itself a social life "normal" for investment in raising their children. Ten of the 18 children survived to adulthood, and all surrendered to the Lord. And at the time of their deaths, all were "in the Lord." There is much to take in all this.
E s true that Susan had a few employees to help at home, but remember that they lived before the invention of modern amenities.
SHAPE godly character
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| John Wesley and Count Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf (Founder, The Moravians) Count To learn more, watch the movie mission: "First Fruits." |
E encode the character (moral and ethical strength) was one of the reasons for home schooling. Each child needs to practice faith that produces works. Noting this home, it becomes clear that Susan planned and carried out many activities that would build such a virtue in the lives of their children. What were the tools for doing this occupied? Well, the answer is easy. They lived in a village with crops around, there were many chores. Care for the animals, milking cows, planting orchards and other similar works They provided good opportunities to teach children about character. The continued poverty of the home also provided many occasions for training. As for morality, children were taught that lying is a vice, and we take care of our commitments. Susan taught her children would not receive punishment with the rod if they confessed their mistakes in time.
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| George Whitefield (eminent preacher and ministerial colleague of Wesley) |
S and has studied the home life previously ordered. However, it is worth looking at again as the character. Repeated good actions create good habits. So, take such actions planned in good order, every day is a tremendous help. According to the book of Ecclesiastes (Chapter 3), everything has its time. In a well-ordered home life, no time for each child read the Bible, clean your room, milking the cow, etc. Thus, a child will grow to fulfill such tasks, without thinking that it is abnormal. Do you see the value this?
AN ENVIRONMENT OF LOVE AT HOME
T period as written above may seem like something serious and difficult, if looked at as one event. But consider the lubricant that makes all this machinery to run well: love. This love is love agape, sacrificial love, and the home of Wesley the same as the first spirit prevailed. Susan was a very loving mother. It was not like an army sergeant, demanding obedience without love. Many people of his time testified that his home was the most loving of all. In fact, children Susan, seeing the sacrifices of it, almost made an idol. Mixed discipline with love, created a bond between mother and child was very beautiful to see. The kind and gentle nature, mixed with the many hours they spent, made the hearts of the children were full of honor and respect for her.
S usana allowed time for the children could play, smile and make noise, as is normal for children. And it is equally important in other points of a home, because you can not have only the strict discipline without love. Have to flow from one to another and back again. This is called "balance." Similarly, you can not have only love, no discipline. The results of this are very serious as well.
THE FRUIT OF SUSAN WESLEY
S ccording to many historians, "Susan is the mother of Wesley Methodist Church." Beginning the search for materials for this study, we found time and again such words. And, I have to say I reacted a little to read, thinking that the biographers were not telling the truth. But after spending many hours studying this extraordinary woman, I have repented. There is abundant truth in the same words.
"Why? Because if you study the Methodist movement, it becomes clear that she had several features that made the movement itself had a potent force in England and America. Here are some of these characteristics:
• A personal life sanctified
• A personal life with devotional
• a hatred of sin and injustice
• An orderly life
• A revival in the Christian discipline (prayer, fasting, etc.).
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| John Wesley: Preacher Revivals. |
ien B can increase the list of several points, but these suffice for this purpose, which is the same goal to which they refer to historians about Susan. Noting the list, we see the target: the points scored are the same, which Susan had occupied in the education of their children. The early Methodists were given this name by their critics, think that there are many methods in the way of life of Juan Carlos and his companions. That's how they called Methodists, mocking them. But Juan and Carlos simply put into play the principles they received from their mother, about home, and they are taught their parishioners.
J ohn excelled in the organization and administration of the Methodist societies. Whence came this? Although Carlos also preached, he excelled writing hymns. Whence came this skill?
E S o, reading all this, what do you think? Was Susan a mother who spent her days teaching their children something that would not be worth? Of course, the answer is "no." She was guided by God raising a pious family in a time of great wickedness. God used to form two chosen vessels, prepared for the Master's use. She was delivered into the hands of God and sacrificed twenty years in the train, punish, read, pray and love.
L results still show you everywhere, and in many places her voice and her children heard, even today.
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