Verse 22
d. Exhortation to fervent love to one another, 1 Peter 1:22-25 .
22. Purified In a degree, at least, and by the means that the gospel provides.
By obeying Literally, in obedience, for only so is the faith possible by which purity is wrought. Thus, Mr. Wesley teaches that the sanctifying Spirit is to be looked for, “not in careless indifference, or indolent inactivity, but in vigorous, universal obedience; in denying ourselves, and in taking up our cross daily: as well as in earnest prayer and fasting, and a close attendance on all the ordinances of God.” Works, vol. vi, page 505.
The truth Of the gospel. Yielded to, it subjects to itself those who receive it, and leads them to faith and the Holy Spirit, the Purifier.
Unfeigned Without hypocrisy or pretence.
Love of the brethren Higher and stronger than common love, from which both St. Peter and St. Paul distinguish it.
Fervently Intensely, with all the powers on the stretch, as will be if it truly come out of a purified heart.
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