Discern Both Good And Evil

…of whom we have much to say, and hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.

For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Hebrews 5:11-14

There are Christians who avoid healthy growth, remaining content with “spiritual milk,” intended for new believers. Maybe there is a fear of persecution. The end result is that those type of Christians are not strong enough to suffer with Him for the sake of others. Instead they were in danger of sliding backward from the Christlike attitudes they had already shown. They weren’t ready for a solid diet of self-sacrifice.

Growing up with Him involves more than our own peace and joy. Growth in His likeness honors God as we unselfishly encourage others.

The more we live on a diet of God’s Word, the more we grow.

Our Daily Bread – January 16, 2016