Expressions of Faith. Hebrews Ch 5. Still, "Got Milk?"
We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
Hebrews 5:11-14
Still, “Got milk?”
The California Dairy Association did a long series of print ads a few years ago. In each was some “famous” person's picture.
This passage makes it clear that there is a time for milk in spiritual development.
It also makes it very clear that “milk time” should be limited.
Spiritually mature Christians need solid food—a deeper appreciation and understanding of Christ’s teachings.
- Regardless of age, sex, or degree of stardom, every one of those stars had a milk mustache.
- The only words in the ad were “Got milk?”
- The ads implied that "every body needs milk"—another Dairy Council ad slogan.
This passage makes it clear that there is a time for milk in spiritual development.
Spiritually mature Christians need solid food—a deeper appreciation and understanding of Christ’s teachings.
Who are the mature?
[Those] who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil [v14]
Study and train yourself to leave spiritual milk behind you.
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