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e need to understand the difference between the milk and meat in day to day use of it.
Text:
Hebrews 5:11-14 KJV
Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. [12] For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. [13] For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. [14] But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
In day to day:
Milk is special food desired for growth of new born baby.
Milk isn’t meant for adult, too much of it would lead to poisoning in the bloodstream of the adult
Verse 11, Paul had many things to say but hard to be uttered.
The reason: many of the believers who ought to grow are still babe
Many of them haven’t left their lifestyle of 20years ago.
Such lifestyle of lies, immorality, and other forms of sinfulness are still much in them.
To further in the message of holiness and consecration, they will backslide as they see it as too much burden to bear.
So you need to pet them with the milk.
If you expose them to hard truth they will stop going to church.
*I believe that Christianity is a complete life turn around process*
True Christianity must affect your inner life, conducts, language, dressing, friendship, what you eat, etc.
_When your Christianity only affect your *mind* it becomes questionable_
Truly, Christianity is an inside-out experience. It starts from within but it must necessarily flow out except it is dried up by sin
Jesus in telling us about the Holy Spirit, said he’s like a river that flows from within outward.
You cannot bottle the Christian experience, people around you must notice it, if it is the original Christ that’s in you. You cannot hide the light by darkness.
Hallelujah
John 7:38 KJV
He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
When you ought to help young believers to grow you’re still arguing on dressing, food, denominations, etc.
Hebrews 5:12 KJV
For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
If you’ve received the original Spirit of Christ, no one will monitor you as regard to sin and righteousness… For the Holy Spirit will lead you in all truth.
Yet know that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of liberty not bondage.
Ultimately, whatever the Holy Spirit leads you into brings more life, health, abundance, and good report.
Note: religiosity isn’t the same as consecration.
Consecration comes in levels, and that because you’ve met with the Lord, not because a pastor or denomination enforce a rule on you.
When you are a child of God, you don’t commit adultery and create wall of excuse or justification.
When you’re a child of God you don’t seek for means to cheat your neighbour.
When you’re a child of God you don’t encourage or partake in corruption.
A mature child of God lives the exemplary life of Christ.
When people are in doubt whether you’re a child of God, you’re nothing but a babe.
Hebrews 5:13 KJV
For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.
*This is how to know mature Christians*
Hebrews 5:14 KJV
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
It is not how long you’ve been a Christian that determines whether you’re a babe or mature.
The determinant is based on your ability to discern between good and evil without being monitored or cajoled
A mature believer studies the word
A mature believer gives his offerings at the right time, pastor don’t have to shout or promise lies.
A mature believer shares freely
A mature believer helps others in need
Mature believer prays
*The question is: are you a mature believer?*
Do you have to be pushed here and there?
The danger of remaining a babe for too long is tendency to backslide.
Theirs no stagnancy in life, is either you’re moving forward or backward.
Remember, much milk diet for adult leads to poisoning of the bloodstream.
Grow into adult believer, learn the truth and live it and it will set you at liberty.
*Thanks for reading* ?????️??
