Money is an uncomfortable topic for us to discuss. I hope today's sermon isn't uncomfortable for you. I hope it is helpful in thinking about your finances.
You can Google "Colyer Brothers" to find more on their story. These photographs will blow your mind.
If you or someone you know struggles with hoarding, the International OCD Foundation has a good page on how to start trying to help someone (or yourself) with hoarding. They also have a help center with links to information and several good resources.
There is increasingly clear research suggesting at least a correlation if not causation that generally the wealthy give less than those who make less. Patricia Greenfield's study seems to me to be more correlation. This 2008 study points to causation. Finally, this piece from Salon is more about the kinds of charity that the wealthy give to. Importantly, as the Salon article points out, there are many exceptions to this rule. There are many very generous wealthy people and many greedy poor people. This is all about tendencies and trends, not the practice of individuals.
Wesley's sermon, The Use of Money, can be found in several sources. The standard collection of Wesley's sermons are the first four volumes of The Works of John Wesley.
I think I summarize Wesley's three rules on money pretty well, but this article gives another take on it.
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