Hebrews 5:12 directs our attention to a crucial aspect of the Christian journey—spiritual growth and maturity.
“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!”
Expected Growth
The opening phrase, “In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers,” conveys a sense of expectation. As believers, there’s an anticipated growth in our understanding of God’s Word and our ability to share it with others.
Elementary Truths and Spiritual Milk
The verse mentions the need for some to be taught “the elementary truths of God’s word all over again.”
Far too many “Christians” are simply “dabbling in Christianity” and not maturing, or putting into practice the elementary truths of the Scripture
Call to Spiritual Maturity
Hebrews 5:12 calls us to grow and mature in our faith; to move beyond the basics and delve deeper into God’s Word.
Nourishing Your Faith
As you reflect on this verse, let it serve as an encouragement to actively pursue spiritual maturity. Cultivate a hunger for God’s Word and the deeper understanding it offers.
Do not be content with spiritual milk but instead seek the solid food of God’s truth to nourish your soul so that may “grow up” and function as mature “spiritual” adults in the faith!