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1. Pride Is the Root of All Evil (Genesis 3:5; 1 Timothy 3:6; 1 John 2:15-17). 2. God Hates Pride (Proverbs 8:13; 16:5; Isaiah 23:9; Daniel 4:29-37; James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5). 3. God Loves Humility (Proverbs 11:2, 15:33, 18:12, 29:23; Isaiah 57:15, 66:2; Micah 6:8; Luke 14:11; 1 Peter 5:6). 4. What Pride Is Not: a. Acknowledging and appreciating the gifts and abilities God has given you. b. The presence of godly desire, ambition and purposeful direction in your life (1 Timothy 3:1). c. Acknowledging the work of God within you. d. The pursuit of excellence. e. Defending and proclaiming the truth of Scripture. 5. Pride Is Deceptive (John 8:31-36; Jeremiah 49:16; Proverbs 16:2, 21:2).
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Rye ‘n’ Injun

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Eggs, Dairy Breads 1 Servings

INGREDIENTS

Drippings for greasing
1 1/2 c Yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 c Rye flour
2 ts Baking soda
1 ts Salt
2 Eggs
1 c Buttermilk
3/4 c Dark molasses

INSTRUCTIONS

Arrange 2 racks in oven. On low one place a baking pan and fill with
hot water.  Heat oven to 200. Generously grease other pan with
drippings. In large bowl mix well: meal, flour, baking soda and salt.
In small bowl beat eggs; stir in milk, then molasses. Pour liquid
into dry and stir just until moistened. Do not overbeat. Pour batter
into pan and smooth out. Cover with a baking sheet. Place on top rack
directly above water. Bake 12 hours. (It will be ready after 4, but
the old-timers seemed to feel "the longer the better".)
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