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Reasons why church discipline is ignored or neglected? 1. Ignorance of biblical teaching on the subject (many believe that it is infrequently mentioned in Scripture and therefore unimportant; others are ignorant of the purpose of discipline and see it only as destroying the person). 2. Calloused, insensitivity toward sin (unsanctified mercy). 2. The spirit of individualism ('Am I my brother's keeper?' Discipline is costly because my brother's/sister's business now becomes mine). 3. 'Judge not, that ye be not judged' (misunderstanding and misapplication of Mt. 7:1-5). 4. Fear of rejection (i.e., fear of being told by the offending party: 'Mind your own business. You have no authority to tell me what I can and can't do'). 5. Fear of reprisal (lawsuits). 6. Dislike of confrontation (talking directly about personal sin with an offender is difficult; it makes us feel uneasy and uncomfortable; why rock the boat?). 7. Fear of driving the person away (especially if the offending person is a major financial contributor to the church). 8. Fear of church splits. 9. Preference for avoiding problems (just ignore it long enough and it will go away; time heals all). 10. False concept of discipline because of observed abuses (discipline is associated in the minds of many with heresy hunts, intolerance, oppression, harshness, mean-spiritedness, self-righteousness, legalism, etc.). 11. Belief that preaching alone will be a sufficient remedy. 12. Fear of being labeled a cult. 13. Fear of change (the power of tradition: 'We've never done it before and we've done o.k. Why risk messing things up now?').

Sam Storms

To be like Jesus Christ in relationship to your wife is an enormous order to fill. You are to be the head of your home, including your wife, just as Christ is the head of the church. When you fail, you not only fail your wife, you also fail to represent your Lord’s love for His church. That is why your task is such a solemn one. When you fail to reflect Him in your marriage, you damage His name. You are called to show forth Jesus Christ by the leadership that you exercise in your home.

Jay Adams

We Love God!

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

Tricolor Roasted Beet Salad with Dill

January 25, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy	Sami	Too, Hot, Tamales	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	bn	Gold beets
1	bn	White beets
1	bn	Red beets
6		Shallots; finely diced
1	bn	Fresh dill leaves; chopped
1/2	c	Olive oil
1/4	c	White balsamic vinegar or rice wine vinegar
1	ts	Coarse salt
1/2	ts	Black pepper; freshly ground
		Sour cream for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Trim the greens from the beets and save for
sauteing or use in a soup. Scrub well, trim ends, then place beets on a
baking sheet. Roast until cooked through, about 1/2 to one hour depending
on the size. Allow to cool, then remove the skins (they should slip off
with your fingers). Cut beets into 1/2inch wedges and place in a medium
bowl. To make the vinaigrette, whisk the remaining ingredients together in
a small bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over beets and toss to combine. Serve on
plates with a dollop of sour cream. Yield: 4 servings Copyright, 1996, TV
FOOD NETWORK, G.P., All Rights Reserved 11/12/96 show
Recipe By     : TOO HOT TAMALES SHOW #6315
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #305
Date: Sat, 16 Nov 1996 10:30:17 -0600
From: Pat Asher <asher@mcs.com>

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