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There is admittedly a certain tension between the different principles involved in church discipline. On the one hand there is the gentleness of Galatians 6:1, on the other, the severity of Titus 1:13. While we may never be judgmental in our attitudes (Matthew 7:1), we must nevertheless judge among ourselves (1 Corinthians 5:12). Just as we are called to love in a manner that is willing to overlook certain sins (1 Peter 4:8), we must also “exhort one another daily” so that none will be “hardened through the deceitfulness of sin” (Hebrews 3:13). The tension is seen most clearly in that we are to love our brother as Christ loved us (John 13:34-35), yet remain willing to consider him an unbeliever and cast him away if he continues in sin (Matthew 18:17; 1 Corinthians 5:11). We might be tempted to use the word “balance” in describing our desire to manage this tension. But as it is all-too-commonly understood, “balance” means compromise – easing away from convictions and obligations in order not to appear unbalanced or overly zealous. The problem with this understanding is that Scripture never tells Christians to be “balanced” people in this way. On the contrary, we are told to be zealous and fervent, both in our love for one another (Colossians 3:14; 1 Peter 4:8), and in our pursuit of holiness and purity (Titus 2:14; Hebrews 12:14-17).

Jim Elliff

We Love God!

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

Oatmeal Raisin Streusel Muffins

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs		Breads	12	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/4	c	Margarine; melted
1	c	1% milk
1/4	c	Egg Beaters® 99% egg substitute
2/3	c	Oatmeal; old fashioned
1 1/3	c	Flour
1/3	c	Sugar
1	tb	Baking powder
1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Cinnamon
3/4	c	Raisins
3	tb	Brown sugar
3	tb	Oatmeal; old fashioned

INSTRUCTIONS

STREUSEL
Combine melted butter, milk, egg & 2/3 cup oats. Let stand 10 minutes.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt & cinnamon. Stir wet ingredients
into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in raisins. Spoon batter
into 12 greased muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Combine streusel
ingredients & sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 400 F for 20 - 22 minutes. Per
muffin: 178.8 cal, 4.4 g fat (22.5%), 1 mg chol
NOTES : One egg can be used in place of the egg substitute.
Recipe by: Ladies' Home Journal 10/91
Posted to EAT-LF Digest by JusNeedlin <JusNeedlin@aol.com> on May 16, 1998

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