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John Wesley on Holistic Health and Healing

October 28, 2010 By Dale Fletcher 3 Comments

John wesley wellnes and healthJohn Wesley was an 18th-century Anglican priest and founder of Methodism. He also cared about people’s bodies. Through his sermons and writings, he often advocated a holistic approach towards spiritual and physical health, emphasizing vigorous exercise, fresh air, and healthy diet. Wesley also had a particular care for the disadvantaged in society and wanted to make sure that all had access and understanding to the medical advice of the day.

In a letter written in 1778 to Alexander Knox, a theological writer, Wesley wrote….

“It will be a double blessing if you give yourself up to the Great Physician, that He may heal soul and body together. And unquestionably this is His design. He wants to give you . . . both inward and outward health.”  John Wesley

In another text, John Wesley writes that

“Salvation is “not just going to heaven, but a present deliverance from sin, a restoration of the soul to its primitive health.” John Wesley

John Wesley on Holistic Health

This week, the Church Health Reader is featuring an interview (at link that follows) with Randy Maddox, Professor of Theology and Methodist Studies at Duke Divinity School, on John Wesley and his holistic view of health.

I’ll also provide a more complete essay written by Randy Maddox titled John Wesley on Holistic Health and Healing where Maddox writes in more depth about Wesley’s view of the interrelatedness between spiritual, emotional and physical health.

Stay close to God…… and have a great day!

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Comments

  1. E. Scheck says

    July 3, 2023 at 3:59 PM

    I feel I finally found a site that is open to Health and Holistic Healing. Praise God. I have been listening to a Pastor give Sermons from quite a while back who spoke so Highly of John Wesley and now I’ve found this Site! Praise God.

    Thank you for this helpful information and May God Bless You All.

    Reply
  2. B.B. Gould says

    November 24, 2015 at 2:25 PM

    While preparing a power point presentation for my congregation I realized I needed some quotes from John Wesley and his commitment to health and holistic healing. I am the Director of the Fulford Wellness Center at Fulford United Methodist Church in North Miami Beach, FL.

    Since our Wellness Center is at our church facility I was wondering if anyone knows of other centers connected with a church?

    Please let me know of any such center. Thank you and may God bless you.

    Reply
  3. Judy says

    December 7, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    WOW could there really be a denomination that cares about holistic wellness

    Reply

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