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We are burdened with this corruptible body; but knowing that the cause of this burdensomeness is not the nature and substance of the body, but its corruption, we do not desire to be deprived of the body, but to be clothed with its immortality… If Adam had not sinned, he would not have been divested of his body, but would have been clothed upon (superinvested) with immortality and incorruption, that his mortal (body) might have been absorbed by life; that is, that he might have passed from his natural body to the spiritual body.

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What procedural steps are to be taken? Matthew 18:15-17 recommends the following steps: First, private rebuke (Mt. 18:15) - do it gently, in love, out of compassion, seeking to encourage; the purpose for private rebuke is to resolve the problem without fueling unnecessary gossip. Second, if private rebuke is unsuccessful, plural rebuke (Mt. 18:16; see also Deut. 17:6; 19:15; Num. 35:30) - who are these others? church leaders? people who know the person? people who know of the sin? Third, if plural rebuke is unsuccessful, public rebuke (Mt. 18:17). Fourth, if public rebuke is unsuccessful, 'excommunication' (Mt. 18:17; 1 Cor. 5:11; Titus 3:10; possibly 2 Thes. 3:14). Fifth, if repentance occurs, restoration to fellowship and reaffirmation of love (2 Cor. 2:6-8; 2 Thes. 3:14-15; Gal. 6:1). Sixth, verses 18-20 affirm that whatever decision is made in the matter, whether the offending person is 'bound' or 'loosed', reflects the will of God in heaven. The promise 'is that God will provide wisdom, guidance, and power for decision-making to the church that is united in its powers regarding the matters of church discipline' (Laney, A Guide to Church Discipline, 76). Thus, the verdict of heaven, so to speak, is consonant with that of the church, before whom the matter was adjudicated.

Sam Storms

We Love God!

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

Rich Chocolate Orange Sorbet

January 24, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
	Jewish		1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3/4	c	Granulated sugar
3/4	c	Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2	c	Water (note: use bottled water if you do not like the taste of your tap water)
2	oz	Bittersweet chocolate; chopped
2/3	c	Orange juice
2	tb	Corn syrup
1	tb	Grated or finely chopped orange zest (orange peel)

INSTRUCTIONS

Source: Ice Creams and Sorbets-Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library by Sarah
Tenaglia (Time-Life books)
In a medium sized heavy saucepan, combine sugar and cocoa. Gradually whisk
in water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, whisking
constantly. Boil 1 minute, whisking constantly.
Reduce heat to low. Add chocolate, orange juice, corn syrup and zest.
Stir just until chocolate melts.
Pour into a bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
Transfer mixture into an ice cream maker and process. Transfer to an
airtight food container, cover and freeze overnight or up to 3 days to
mellow flavors.
Nutrition info: 4 servings, 305 calories each. 13 grams fat, O grams
carbohydrates *this is inaccurate** 0 grams protein, 0 mil. cholesteral,
10    mil. sodium Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest V97 #240 by Phatwolf
<donutdolly@earthlink.net> on Aug 27, 1997

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