The spiritually mature are ready for spiritual meat, while the spiritually immature can only effectively process spiritual milk. What is the distinction between needing milk rather than solid food? Those who can only process spiritual milk are those who are unskilled or inexperienced in God’s Word (Heb. 5:3).
Another evidence of needing spiritual milk rather than spiritual meat is not being able to get along well with people. 1Corinthians 3:1-3 says, “And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; for you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men?” If you have difficulty on a regular basis getting along with others, it’s likely a sign of carnality. It’s time to grow up!