But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.
The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he can
but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who
I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His gl
By the time He knows enough to reject evil and choose good, He will be eating curds and honey.
The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light.
until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the st
Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is
All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reve
Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.
And now your servant says, ‘May the word of my lord the king bring me rest, for my lord the king is able to discern good
“For God knows that in the day you eat of it, your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”
How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth!
So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for y
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Does not the ear test words as the tongue tastes its food?
Is there iniquity on my tongue? Can my mouth not discern malice?
For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food.
The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you.
Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and h
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole