Paul would not surrender his singleness, nor even allow it to be despised. It had its unique advantages of freedom for Christ, and he wants others to join him in it. Singleness was not curse; it was an opportunity. The biblical implication is that sexual intimacy is not an ultimate need for a full and well-spent life. Jesus Christ never experienced it. And when our culture says you can have it all, married or single, it not only contradicts the teaching of Jesus (Matthew 15:19) but makes Him out to be a fool for choosing chastity and claiming to give fullness - mark the word, FULLNESS of joy - to all who trust Him: “That My joy might be in you and your joy might be FULL' (John 15:11).

John Piper

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Desserts	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2	c	Water
2/3	c	Plum jam
2		Sprigs fresh mint
1		Cinnamon stick
1 1/2	tb	Sugar
1		Quartered lemon
1	lb	Peaches, peeled & quartered
1	lb	Nectarines, peeled &
		Quartered
1	lb	Apricots, peeled &
		Quartered
1	lb	Red plums, peeled &
		Quartered
1	pt	Berries
		Fresh mint (for garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine water, jam, mint, cinnamon, sugar & lemon in large saucepan.
Bring to boil. Reduce heat & simmer 15 minutes. Discard mint &
cinnamon stick. Add peaches (firmest ones first), nectarines,
apricots & plums, simmering 5 minutes between each addition. Continue
until fruit is lightly cooked, soft but still firm. Add berries.
Remove compote from heat. Cool & chill. Garnish with mint before
serving.
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