What is our responsibility to government? First, Titus 3:1 – we are to be in subjection to their laws (cf. Rom. 13:1-5; 1 Pet. 2:13-15). I believe you have heard before that when the Apostles wrote for the need to submit to governing officials, the evil Roman leader Nero was in power who made it a pleasure of his to torture and kill Christians. Second, Romans 13:7 – we are to respect them (cf. 1 Pet. 2:17). I am always saddened when people make vile comments and threats to leaders. I feel that way about our current President and I felt that way about our former President. Even Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego from the Book of Daniel respected the King, despite his call for them to engage in idolatry or die. Third, 1 Timothy 2:1-3 – we are to pray for them. Fourth, Romans 13:7 – we are to pay our taxes (cf. Mt. 22:17-21). However, since God is our ultimate authority, we are never to obey when they demand us to violate His commands (Dan. 6:10; Mt. 2:7-12; Ac. 5:29).

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Eggs, Dairy		Improv, Kohl, Meats	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

		Ground beef
		Bread crumbs
		Eggs
		Parmesan cheese
		Salt & pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

To each pound of ground beef, add 1/4 cup moist bread crumbs, 1 egg, 1
tablespoon Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper. Mix all ingredients
together thoroughly. Shape into balls about the size of a quarter. Heat a
minimum amount of oil in a heavy pan and fry the meatballs until they are
brown.
Cover the meatballs with the following:
:       1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
:       1 can water
:       1 tablespoon white cooking wine
(Double, triple, etc., according to the pounds of meat you use.)
Simmer until gravy is thickened.
Serve plain or with buttered noodles or rice. Taken From: IT NEVER TURNS
OUT THE SAME WAY COOKBOOK A Collection of Recipes from the Kitchen of Joyce
& Clem Kohl
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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