He gave the most unmistakable proofs of disinterested love to all mankind. Christ told his disciples that they must not expect to be appreciated any better than He was. From that day down to the present, holiness in the disciples of Christ has been recognized by but few, even of those who call themselves Christians. John Wesley stated clearly, defended ably, and exemplified in his life the doctrine of holiness. In our day we see that which we deem essential to holiness purposely omitted in instructions upon this subject.
Popular sins are, to say the least, silently tolerated.
He was at once called to order for introducing a topic calculated to disturb the harmony of the meeting. That which encourages what God forbids is not holiness. The name of a thing does not give it its nature. There is a powerful secret society, spreading itself throughout the country, composed largely of unbelievers, to which, however, many ministers and church-members belong. This society is thoroughly anti-Christian in its character.