Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.
Milk is an essential part of a baby's diet.
Without milk they would die. Without spiritual milk we would die. This milk is the word of God. Whether you are new to the Christian faith or have been a Christian for a number of years, the progress of your spiritual growth depends, to a degree, on how much time you spend with the word of God - The Bible. Physical and spiritual growth have many similarities.