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When we consider the New Testament epistles, where believers are given prescriptive instruction for church life, we find that being filled with the Spirit is demonstrated not through ecstatic experiences but through the manifestation of spiritual fruit. In other words, Spirit-filled Christians exhibit the fruit of the Spirit, which Paul identifies as “love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Gal. 5:22–23). They are “led by the Spirit” (Rom. 8:14), meaning their behavior is directed not by their fleshly desires, but by the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit.
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    • Red’s Prize Winnin’ Pintos

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    Vegetables, Grains Vegetables 6 Servings

    INGREDIENTS

    6 Canned jalapeno peppers —
    Or suit yourself
    1/2 ts Cayenne pepper
    1 ts Black pepper
    1 tb Chili powder
    2 lb Pinto beans — dry
    1/2 lb Salt port — cubed 1x1x1/4"
    2 md Onion — chopped
    2 Cloves garlic — minced

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Soak the beans overnight. Drain, place in a pot, and refill with water to
cover the beans and add everything else. Cook very slowly for 4 to 6 hours.
When the beans are done, test for salt and adjust to our preference. Don't
salt in advance, because the salt pork will do that for you.
Recipe By     : Chile Pepper Magazine - Sep/Oct 1990
From:                                 Date: 05/27
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip

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