Milk of the Word

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The "milk" of the Word was considered to be content suitable for individuals who are new to The Family's doctrine.

The Family prefers to shield inductees to their doctrine from the more controversial and eccentric beliefs as well as to prevent dissemination of their more hardcore doctrine from the outside world.

The etymology of this term is found in 1 Peter 2:2

As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

See also: Meat of the Word, Babe, GP, Activated