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The nature and depth of human pride are illuminated by comparing boasting to self-pity. Both are manifestations of pride. Boasting is the response of pride to success. Self-pity is the response of pride to suffering. Boasting says, 'I deserve admiration because I have achieved so much.' Self-pity says, 'I deserve admiration because I have suffered so much.' Boasting is the voice of pride in the heart of the strong. Self-pity is the voice of pride in the heart of the weak. Boasting sounds self-sufficient. Self-pity sounds self-sacrificing. The reason self-pity does not look like pride is that it appears to be so needy. But the need arises from a wounded ego. It doesn't come from a sense of unworthiness, but from a sense of unrecognized worthiness. It is the response of unapplauded pride. Christian Hedonism severs the root of self-pity. People don't feel self-pity when suffering is accepted for the sake of joy.

John Piper

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Green Chile Sauce

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Meats			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

8		NM green chiles; RP&S (roasted, peeled and seeded), chopped
1	md	Onion; chopped
2		Cloves garlic; minced
1	md	Tomato; seeded, chopped
1/2	ts	Cumin
2	c	Water (chicken stock)

INSTRUCTIONS

Saute onions until soft. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes,
chiles, cumin and cook while stirring for 5 minutes. Add water and bring to
boil. Simmer until thick. Posted to CHILE-HEADS DIGEST V4 #071 by Kit
Anderson <kitridge@bigfoot.com> on Aug 06, 1997

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