When we look down on others with haughty judgment, we invoke the same compassionless treatment from God toward our infirmities. What a terrifying response from the living God! Belligerent people are told they can expect to be handled by God, not according to His tender compassion, but with severity matching their contempt of others. Such words should sober even the most hardened heart and result in a fresh realization that self-righteousness tops God’s list of man’s most despised iniquities (Prov. 6:16-19).

Jerry Wragg

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats		Rice, Side dishes	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 3/4	c	Chicken broth; canned
1		Cl Garlic; slightly crushed
1	c	Basmati rice; rinsed
1	tb	Lemon zest; finely grated
2	tb	Fresh dill; finely chopped –
1/2	ts	Dry dill
2	tb	Unsalted butter
		Pepper; to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat the broth and garlic in a saucepan to boiling.  Stir in the rice,
cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove
from heat.  Stir in the lemon zest and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
Remove the garlic.  Gently stir in the dill and butter. Season to taste
with pepper.
Recipes sent to me from Bill, wight@odc.net

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