DAILY TEXT, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Solid food is for mature people (Heb. 5:14).

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Solid food is for mature people (Heb. 5:14).

Some fundamental teachings have to do with repentance, faith, baptism, and the resurrection (Heb. 6:1, 2). All true Christians need to know them. That is why the apostle Peter mentioned them when he preached to a multitude at Pentecost (Acts 2:32-35, 38). To become disciples of Christ, it is essential to accept these teachings. In fact, Paul said that not believing in the resurrection is the same as rejecting the entire Christian faith (1 Cor. 15:12-14). However, we should not be content with having only this basic knowledge.

Besides basic teachings, we have solid spiritual food. This food includes not only Jehovah’s laws but also his principles, which help us to understand his way of thinking. To benefit from it, we need to study the Bible, meditate on it, and strive to apply what we learn. This teaches us to make decisions that please Jehovah. w24.04 5 pars. 12, 13

How did Paul help the Corinthians mature?

Immature Christians struggle to make good decisions when they don't find a specific Bible rule telling them what to do. In such cases, some may think they can do whatever they want. Others may ask for a rule to be set when it is not actually necessary. For example, it appears that the Christians in Corinth asked Paul to establish a rule about whether they could eat food that had been offered to idols. Instead of telling them what to do, Paul explained that each person has the “right to choose” according to his conscience. He mentioned several Bible principles that would help them make a decision that would give them peace of mind and not cause anyone else to stumble (1 Cor. 8:4, 7-9). In this way, he was teaching them to mature so that they would use their discernment rather than relying on others or searching for rules.

How did Paul help the Hebrew Christians continue to grow spiritually?

We find another valuable lesson in the words Paul wrote to the Hebrew Christians. Some had stopped growing spiritually, and so he told them: “You need milk again instead of solid food.” (Heb. 5:12) They were not keeping up with the new things Jehovah was teaching them through the congregation. (Prov. 4:18) For example, many Jewish Christians were still insisting on obedience to the Law of Moses even though some 30 years had passed since Christ’s sacrifice had abolished it. (Rom. 10:4; Titus 1:10) They had certainly had ample time to assimilate the change. Therefore, Paul wanted to help them accept the profound truths he was teaching them in that inspired letter. That solid spiritual food was just what those Christians needed to understand that the new way of worshiping Jehovah was far better, and to be courageous and keep preaching despite the opposition of the Jews (Heb. 10:19-23).

Besides reaching maturity, what else should we do?

We must strive not only to reach maturity, but also to maintain it. So we must not become complacent (1 Cor. 10:12). It is very important that we constantly examine ourselves to make sure that we are still progressing (2 Cor. 13:5).

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