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God didn’t dictate the whole Bible the way an executive mechanically dictates letters to his secretary. The human authors’ personalities are like musical instruments. If I play the same tune on a number of wind instruments, each will sound different even if I play the exact melody in the same key and even though it’s all coming from the same breath – mine. If I play “Amazing Grace” on a tuba, baritone, trombone, French horn, trumpet, oboe, clarinet, and flute, it is all “Andy- breathed” or “Andy-produced,” but it goes through the “personality” of the instrument. In one sense that’s how God produced the Bible through human authors.

Andy Naselli

What is our responsibility to government? First, Titus 3:1 – we are to be in subjection to their laws (cf. Rom. 13:1-5; 1 Pet. 2:13-15). I believe you have heard before that when the Apostles wrote for the need to submit to governing officials, the evil Roman leader Nero was in power who made it a pleasure of his to torture and kill Christians. Second, Romans 13:7 – we are to respect them (cf. 1 Pet. 2:17). I am always saddened when people make vile comments and threats to leaders. I feel that way about our current President and I felt that way about our former President. Even Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego from the Book of Daniel respected the King, despite his call for them to engage in idolatry or die. Third, 1 Timothy 2:1-3 – we are to pray for them. Fourth, Romans 13:7 – we are to pay our taxes (cf. Mt. 22:17-21). However, since God is our ultimate authority, we are never to obey when they demand us to violate His commands (Dan. 6:10; Mt. 2:7-12; Ac. 5:29).

Randy Smith

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

Tex-Mex Meat Loaf

January 24, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Eggs, Dairy	Tex-Mex	Main dish, Meatloaf	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	lb	Ground beef
3	sl	Bread torn into small pieces
1		Egg
1	cn	RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (10 oz)
1	sm	Onion, chopped
1	ts	Chili powder
1/4	ts	Black pepper
1/3	c	Chili sauce
1/4	c	Shredded cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375'F. Combine first seven ingredients. Spread into an
ungreased 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2" loaf pan. Bake 1 hour; drain excess
drippings. Spoon chili sauce over cooked loaf, then sprinkle with
cheese; bake an additional 15 minutes.
From "Southwestern Sensations Starring RO*TEL", courtesy Mike Orchekowski.
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/sw-sense.zip

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