:: The general rules of the early methodist church ::

First,

By doing no harm, by avoiding evil in every kind especially that which is most generally practised. Such is

The taking the name of God in vain:

The profaning the day of the Lord, either by doing ordinary work thereon, or by buying or selling:

Drunkenness ; buying or selling spirituous liquors, or drinking them, unless in cases of extreme necessity:

Fighting, quarrelling, brawling; brother going to law with brother; returning evil for evil, or railing for railing; the using many words in buying or selling

The buying or selling uncustomed goods

The giving or taking thinqs on usury that is unlawful interest :

Uncharitable- or unprofitable conversation ; particularly speaking evil of Magistrates or of Ministers:

Doing to others as we would not they should do unto us:

Doing what we know is not for the glory of God; as,

The putting on of gold or costly apparel;

The taking such diversions as cannot be used in the name of the Lord. Jesus ;

The singing those songs, or reading those books, which do not tend to the knowledge or love of God

Softness, and needless self-indulgence

Laying up treasures upon earth :

Borrowing without a probability of paying; or taking up goods without a probability of paying for them.


Secondly,

By doing good, by being in every kind merciful after their power, when they have opportunity; doing good of every possible sort and as far as is possible, to all men:

To their bodies, of the ability that God giveth, by giving food to the hungry, by clothing the naked, by visiting or helping them that are sick or in prison:

To their souls; by instructing, reproaching, or exhorting all they have any intercourse with ; trampling under foot that enthusiatic doctrine of devils, that " we are not to do good, unless our heart be free to it."

By doing good especially to them that are of the household of faith, or groaning so to be; employing them preferably to others, buying one of another, helping each other in business; and so much the more, because the world will love its own, and them only.

By all possible diligence and frugality, that the Gospel be not blamed.

By running with patience the race that is set before them, denying themselves, and taking up their cross daily; submitting to bear the reproach of Christ; to be as the filth and offseouring of the world ; and looking that men should say all manner of evil of them falsely, for the Lord's sake.


Thirdly,

By attending upon all the ordinances of God: such are,

The public worship of God;

The ministry of the word, either read or expounded

The supper of the Lord;

Family and private prayer;

Searching the Scriptures ;

and Fasting or abstinence.


*Sad to say, i only have 3 of the 12 methodist rules. If anyone has any knowledge of the 12 methods, kindly share with me. I will be really blessed and grateful. Thank you*