I believe that human morality, rather than flagrant sin, is the greatest obstacle to the gospel today. If you ask the average law-abiding person why he expects to go to heaven, the answer will be some form of “because I’ve been good.” The rich young ruler (see Matthew 19:16-20), the prodigal son’s older brother (see Luke 15:28-30), and the Pharisee praying in the temple (see Luke 18:9-12) all had this in common: They were confident of their own goodness. Their attitude is replicated throughout our society. And the more religious a person is, the more difficult it is for that person to realize his or her need for the righteousness of Jesus Christ.

Jerry Bridges

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	Mexican	Rice	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Bacon fat or lard
1 1/2	c	Long-grain white rice
2	c	Water
1	cn	(16-oz) stewed tomatoes; 16-oz chopped
1	ts	Salt
1	pn	Garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  Saute rice in fat in a large skillet until the grains are uniformly
brown.
2. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.  Cover tightly and reduce
heat to lowest setting (simmer).  Cook for 18 minutes.
LA BOLA
EAST QUINCY, DENVER
From the <Micro Cookbook Collection of Mexican Recipes>.  Downloaded from
Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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