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1. While we will regret setting the bar below the standards of Scripture in recognizing men called to the eldership, we can also in our zeal set it artificially higher than the Scriptures, and fail to recognize that some of the best gifts grow in ministry. 2. Especially remember that “able to teach” (1 Tim. 3:3), with its corollary of being able to “rebuke” (Tit. 1:9, i.e. to use the Scriptures for the ends for which they were given [2 Tim. 3:15-16]) does not specify an arena. Some are “able to teach” who are not suited to regular public preaching. 3. Look for men whose lives exhibit the spirit of, as well as an intellectual grasp of, sound doctrine. Orthodoxy with approachability is a great desideratum in an elder (approachability being the very least that “hospitable” means; Tit. 1:8). 4. Pose the most neglected question—”Do outsiders think well of him?” (1 Tim. 3:7)—and ponder why that question is important. 5. Choose those who are already “among” the flock, and the flock “among” them (1 Pet. 5: 2). Moral, domestic, occupational, didactic qualifications being met, ask, “Does this man love the flock and is he beloved by them?” Commitment to corporate prayer is often a litmus test. 6. Avoid appointing those who would commit to loving the flock if they were asked to be elders. Better by far to have men who love the sheep than men who love being shepherds (the former will become the latter, but not vice-versa). 7. Seek men who are simultaneously gentle but prepared to be courageous, and prepared to suffer if need be—to get in front to protect as well as behind to follow! An elder must be capable of both biblical rebuke and gentle restoration (Gal. 6:2). Quieter men, with quiet hearts, are worth their weight in gold and may astonish us by their wisdom. 8. Ask the question, “Would our church be willing, if need be, to pay this man a stipend to labor among us as an elder?” The answer may tell a great deal about his ministry in the flock and his esteem in their eyes. 9. Consider how well a man’s life echoes the principles of the Lord’s shepherding in Psalm 23.
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    • Chicken, Rice And Mushroom Soup with Lime

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    Meats, Eggs Niger Toohot02 2 servings

    INGREDIENTS

    3 c White Chicken Stock; see * Note
    (or 1 1/2 cups frozen concentrated
    Plus 1 1/2 cups water)
    3/4 c Cooked white or brown rice
    1/2 c Shredded cooked chicken; see * Note
    Salt; to taste
    Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
    10 White mushrooms; wiped clean, trimmed
    ; and sliced thin
    3 Scallions; sliced thin
    1 Egg yolk
    Juice of 1 lime
    Minced fresh herbs
    (whatever herbs you have around)

    INSTRUCTIONS

    * Note: See the "White Chicken Stock" recipe which is included in this
collection.
Bring chicken stock to simmer over medium heat. Stir in rice and
chicken shreds. Season to taste with salt and pepper and bring back
to the simmer. Add sliced mushrooms and simmer 3 minutes. Add
scallions and simmer 1 minute. Whisk together egg yolk and lime juice
in small bowl. Ladle some hot soup into bowl containing egg yolk
mixture while whisking constantly. Stir this tempered? egg mixture
into pot and simmer 1 more minute until soup thickens. Serve
immediately. This recipe yields 2 servings.
Recipe Source: TOO HOT TAMALES with Susan Feniger and Mary Sue
Milliken From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # TH-1E13 broadcast
01-30-1997) Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com
Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey -
jpmd44a@prodigy.com
02-04-1997
Recipe by: Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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