“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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