What about those areas in which Christians differ in their convictions as to God’s will? Paul speaks to this question in Romans 14, where he takes up the problem of eating certain food. He lays down three general principles to guide us. The first is that we should not judge those whose convictions are different from ours (verses 1-4). The second principle is that whatever our convictions are, they must be “to the Lord,” that is, developed out of a sense of obedience to Him (verses 5-8). The third principle is that whatever convictions we have developed as “to the Lord,” we must be true to them (verse 23). If we go against our convictions, we are sinning, even though others may have perfect freedom in that particular thing.

Jerry Bridges

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood		Soups, Seafood, Mw	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2		Potato; pared and diced
1	c	Leek; washed and sliced or
1/2	c	Celery; sliced
1/2	c	Carrot; sliced
2	ts	Margarine; diet
2	c	Tomato; low sodium – canned
1/4	ts	Thyme
1		Littleneck clams; rinsed

INSTRUCTIONS

In 4 qt microwave casserole, combine potato, leeks or onions,
celery,carrot, and margarine;cover with plastic wrap and zap on high for 6
min, until potato is softened. Add tomatoes with liquid and thyme,recover
with plastic wrap and zap again on high for 5 min until potato is soft and
mixture is thoroughly heated. Arrange clams hinge side out and cover
again...Zap 3 min turn... Zap 3 min.Let stand 5 min and serve. FROM: ROBYN
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