Hebrews 5:14
What is written? (ESV)
But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.
What does it say?
Solid food is for mature people whose discernment has been trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.
What is its immediate context?
Arguing for those things that are better under the new covenant, the writer is pointing to the better priesthood of which Christ is the High Priest (vss 4:14-5:10). However, the writer admits these things will be “hard to explain” (vs 11) because they have not been diligent in understanding the “word of righteousness” (vs 13).
How Hebrews 5:14 is applied across Bible answers
Should you follow your heart?
We must train our hearts/minds to distinguish between good and evil.
Extra Context for this Application:
The "solid food" here is God's word.
