Daily Verse
February 13, 2026
Hebrews 5:12-14 ESV
For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food, for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.
This passage offers a sober challenge to believers who have been in the faith long enough to grow, yet remain spiritually immature. The writer contrasts “milk” with “solid food,” showing that maturity is not about how long we have believed, but how deeply we have been shaped by God’s truth. Spiritual growth requires intentional engagement with Scripture, not passive familiarity.
Hebrews 5:12–14 calls believers to move toward maturity through practice and obedience. As we consistently apply God’s Word, our discernment is sharpened and we learn to distinguish good from evil. True maturity is seen in a life trained by truth—able to stand firm, make wise choices, and help others grow in their faith.