“Love
without righteousness is immorality, though today in some religious circles is
it called the “new morality.” Righteousness without doctrine is legalism. This
is the kind of religion that existed in Christ’s day in Judaism and against
which he was so outspoken. Doctrine without love is a bitter orthodoxy. It is
the kind of truth that is rigorously perfect, in a sense, but which does not
win anyone. All three of these elements [Love, Righteousness, and Doctrine]
must be present in the life of any true and growing Christian.” –
James Montgomery
Boice, in the Preface to The Epistles of
John
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