Book Review: Fruit of the Spirit: Love by Calvin Miller

Fruit of the Spirit: Love: Cultivating a Spirit-Given Character by Calvin Miller is a six-week bible study that can be done with a group or on your own. It is one in a series Miller has written focusing on the fruit of the spirit, found in Galatians 5:22-23. This particular study focuses on the fruit of love, and developing a Christ-like love in our lives.

It is a fairly quick and easy read, and Miller has enhanced the study by providing thought-provoking questions for individual reflection or group discussion. It is focused on drawing these truths about love from the Bible, and encouraging to read passages on your own. The readings are broken down by day within the week, to provide accountability and easy time management. However, the daily readings are quite short, and it would be easy to complete a week’s worth of readings in a day’s time.

I would recommend this study for new believers, as it is a bit basic in application and depth, but easy to understand and apply. For those more seasoned in their faith, this study could serve as a great reminder of these basic principles of love, and as a check up to make sure this fruit is developing healthily in their walk with God. While it is not new or groundbreaking information, I know that this basic study of love will benefit many believers.

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