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Underlying causes of legalism: 1. Humanistic concept of self-control – “I’m in control of how things go.” 2. Humanistic concept of self-effort, “works” – trying, striving, “I can do it.” 3. False security needs for defined parameters, limitations, borders 4. Work-ethic concept of strict reciprocity – “Get what you work for” 5. Punitive concept of getting what one deserves 6. Traditionalism of maintaining status quo 7. Simplism of dividing life into compartments with instant solutions; fundamentalism. Got a handle on it – all figured out. Instant solutions – don't have to think or trust. 8. Fear of freedom, of decision-making responsibility (Rom. 8:15) 9. Security need for something that is fixed and static, concrete and tangible. Inordinate need to be safe and right 10. Favorite of sadomasochistic personalities; perfectionists, Pharisees.

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A man may have a charismatic personality; he may be a gifted administrator and a silken orator; he may be armed with an impressive program; he may even have the people skills of a politician and the empathic listening skills of a counselor; but he will starve the sheep if he cannot feed the people of God on the Word of God. Programs and personalities are dispensable. But without food, sheep die. Feeding the flock is therefore the pastor’s first priority. “Feed my lambs” (John 21:15, ESV) (Mark Dever and Paul Alexander).

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Ham and Lentil Soup

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats	Hawaiian	Soup	12	Servings

INGREDIENTS

4	sl	Bacon; chopped
1		Onion; sliced
2		Tomatoes; chopped
1/4	c	Chopped parsley
6	c	Chicken broth
1/2	c	Tomato paste
1/2	ts	Thyme
1	c	Lentils
2	c	Diced smoked ham
		Salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Fry the bacon until it is crisp.  Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes.
Then add the remaining ingredients and simmer, covered. until the lentils
are tender (about 20 minutes). Add salt and pepper.
From a book of my mother's (Judy Hosey) titled <Senator Richard Matsuura's
Favorite Recipes>, mostly Japanese and Hawaiian.  Downloaded from Glen's MM
Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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