Holy Cravings (1 Peter 2:1-3)
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In this episode of Wisdom for the Heart, Stephen Davey unpacks 1 Peter 2:1-3, emphasizing the vital Christian imperative to 'long for the pure milk of the Word.' He explains that genuine spiritual growth begins with deliberately casting aside five destructive attitudes—malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander—that spoil our appetite for God's truth. Drawing from biblical examples, historical anecdotes, and vivid metaphors like newborn babies craving milk, Davey illustrates that this craving is not a sign of immaturity but a lifelong posture of every believer. He highlights the transformative power of Scripture, which nourishes the soul and produces growth not by human effort, but by the Holy Spirit working through God’s Word. The episode culminates in a powerful call to remember and re-experience the kindness of the Lord, which fuels our desire to return to His Word again and again.
Deliberately cast aside malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander to cultivate a healthy spiritual appetite.
Crave God’s Word like a newborn baby craves milk—unrelenting, urgent, and essential for growth.
Spiritual growth is not self-driven but results from the Holy Spirit working through the pure, unmixed Word of God.
Remember past experiences of God’s kindness to fuel renewed longing for His Word.
The ultimate goal of Bible study is not knowledge, but knowing and being mastered by Jesus Christ.
Introduction to Holy Cravings
Stephen Davey introduces the episode, welcoming listeners to Wisdom for the Heart and setting the stage for a deep dive into 1 Peter 2:1-3, emphasizing the theme of spiritual craving for God's Word.
The Five Attitudes to Cast Aside
“You must, according to these commands, cooperate with the Holy Spirit to make deliberate, and definitive, and daily choices to chase that cloud away.”
The Command to Long for the Pure Milk of the Word
“Like newborn babies long for the pure milk of the Word so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation.”
The Nature of Pure Scripture
Davey emphasizes the purity, integrity, and life-giving nature of Scripture—uncontaminated, unmixed, and free from deceit, like fresh milk from a trusted source.
The Goal: Spiritual Growth Through God's Word
“You're not making yourself grow up in the faith. The Word of God is bringing about the growth in your Christian experience.”
“The Bible is alive, it speaks to me. It has hands, it lays hold of me. It has feet, it runs after me.”
“Like newborn babies long for the pure milk of the Word so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation.”
“The ultimate aim of Bible study is not to master the content, but to come to know the Master and be mastered by your Lord and Savior.”
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Stephen Davey
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1 Peter 2:1-3
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Wisdom International
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Joseph Epstein
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Scroon Lake
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Wisdom Online
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Puritan
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Abraham Lincoln
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Word of Life
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Martin Luther
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