Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit

December 12, 2016
Wright (The Mission of God), international ministries director of the Langham Partnership, serves as a sage guide to the fruits of the Holy Spirit as documented in the letters of St. Paul. Wright’s scripture scholarship is on full display as he helps Christians delve more deeply into biblical texts for general edification and to learn fundamental life lessons. Being virtuous in daily life is of vital importance to Wright. The parallel he draws between the Aristotelian teachings on virtue and the fruits of the Spirit is particularly practical and insightful. The biblical references are helpful, but more personal stories would have helped to ground the many academic and scriptural examples. The text will be dense for some general readers. The reflection questions found at the end of each chapter are well formulated and will assist in tying the spiritual gifts to practical situations in the lives of the average Christian. Christians hoping to deepen their biblical knowledge and faith lives will find much to appreciate here.