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  2 PETER 1:7
  by John Gill
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Summary: Godliness and brotherly kindness are essential virtues that
demonstrate the truth and power of real godliness and maintain peace,
profit, and honor in Christian society.

Topics: "Christian Love", "Brotherly Kindness"
Scripture References: John 13:34-35, Romans 13:10, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:14, Hebrews 13:1, 1 Peter 1:22, 2 Peter 1:7, 1 John 4:20-21

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John Gill emphasizes the significance of brotherly kindness as an
essential aspect of godliness, asserting that without it, external
worship and religious profession are meaningless. He explains that
brotherly kindness is a reflection of true regeneration and is vital for
maintaining peace and honor within Christian communities. Furthermore,
Gill highlights that charity, or love, extends beyond just fellow
believers to encompass all people, including enemies, and is paramount
in the Christian faith. He concludes that while faith initiates the
journey, love is the ultimate expression of a believer's life.

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Ver. 7 And to godliness, brotherly kindness,.... Without which,
godliness, or external worship, or a profession of religion, is a vain
show; for this is both the evidence of regeneration, and of the truth
and power of real godliness; and also the beauty, comfort, and security
of Christian society and worship, and without which they cannot be
maintained with peace, profit, and honour:

and to brotherly kindness, charity: or "love"; that is, to all men,
enemies, as well as to the household of faith; and to God and Christ, to
his house, worship, ordinances, people and truths. Charity is more
extensive in its objects and acts than brotherly kindness or love. As
faith leads the van, charity brings up the rear, and is the greatest of
all.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/john-gill/2-peter-17/
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