By doing good especially to them that are of the houshold 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 off-scouring of the world; and looking that men should _say all manner of evil of them falsely for the Lord’s sake_. 6. It is expected of all who desire to continue in these societies, that they should continue to evidence their desire of salvation, Thirdly, By attending upon all the ordinances of God: Such are The publick 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. 7. These are the General Rules of our Societies; all which we are taught of God to observe, even in his written word, the only rule, and the sufficient rule both of our faith and practice. And all these we know his Spirit writes on every truly awakened heart. If there be any among us who observe them not, who habitually break any of them, let it be made known unto them who watch over that soul, as they that must give an account. We will admonish him of the error of his ways: We will bear with him for a season. But then if he repent not, he hath no more place among us. We have delivered our own soul. JOHN WESLEY, CHARLES WESLEY, _May 1, 1743_. MINUTES OF SOME LATE CONVERSATIONS, Between the Rev. Mr. WESLEYS, and Others. Conversation the First. MONDAY, 25th of _June_, 1744. THE following persons being met at the Foundery, _John Wesley_, _Charles Wesley_, _John Hodges_, rector of _Wenvo_, _Henry Piers_, vicar of _Bexley_, _Samuel Taylor_, vicar of _Quinton_, and _John Meriton_, after some time spent in prayer, the design of our meeting was proposed, namely to consider, 1. What to teach, 2. How to teach, and 3. What to do? _i. e._ How to regulate our doctrine, discipline and practice. We began with considering the doctrine of justification: the questions relating to, with the substance of the answers given thereto, were as follows. _Q._ 1. What is to be justified? _A._ To be pardoned, and received into God’s favour, into such a state, that if we continue therein, we shall be finally saved. _Q._ 2. Is faith the condition of justification? _A._ Yes; for every one who believeth not is condemned; and every one who believes is justified.