In the opening decades of Methodism, it was not...
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In the opening decades of Methodism, it was not a church but a religious society focused on spiritual growth and discipline. Adherents were expected to attend weekly meetings. If, after an inquisition, an individual was deemed to be spiritually sound, he/she would receive a Class Ticket. If one attended enough meetings and continued to live righteously, enough Class Tickets could be accumulated to be eligible to receive a Quarterly Ticket. Quarterly Tickets were revered, reflecting the difficulty of obtaining one.
The Quarterly Tickets were held in such high esteem, showcasing one lived a godly life, that Methodists were buried with the tickets placed in their hands. This was so that when approaching Saint Peter and the Seat of Judgment, the Methodist could present the tickets as an indication that he/she lived a good and godly life and should be allowed entrance into the kingdom of God.
Paul wrote that we are to be "zealous for good deeds." We should seek, under the auspices of old Methodism, to be worthy to hold a Quarterly Ticket.
The Quarterly Tickets were held in such high esteem, showcasing one lived a godly life, that Methodists were buried with the tickets placed in their hands. This was so that when approaching Saint Peter and the Seat of Judgment, the Methodist could present the tickets as an indication that he/she lived a good and godly life and should be allowed entrance into the kingdom of God.
Paul wrote that we are to be "zealous for good deeds." We should seek, under the auspices of old Methodism, to be worthy to hold a Quarterly Ticket.
