The Word of God has no ulterior motives like so many human teachings, but has for its only purpose that of nourishing the soul. The words “of the word” are from an article and adjective in the Greek text speaking of the quality of this milk, literally, rational as opposed to ceremonial, thus spiritual. The word “milk” here does not refer to that part of the Word of God which is in contrast to the meat or solid food of the Word as in Hebrews 5:13, 14, but to the Word of God in general. The words “that