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The nature and depth of human pride are illuminated by comparing boasting to self-pity. Both are manifestations of pride. Boasting is the response of pride to success. Self-pity is the response of pride to suffering. Boasting says, 'I deserve admiration because I have achieved so much.' Self-pity says, 'I deserve admiration because I have suffered so much.' Boasting is the voice of pride in the heart of the strong. Self-pity is the voice of pride in the heart of the weak. Boasting sounds self-sufficient. Self-pity sounds self-sacrificing. The reason self-pity does not look like pride is that it appears to be so needy. But the need arises from a wounded ego. It doesn't come from a sense of unworthiness, but from a sense of unrecognized worthiness. It is the response of unapplauded pride. Christian Hedonism severs the root of self-pity. People don't feel self-pity when suffering is accepted for the sake of joy.

John Piper

We Love God!

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

A "boiled" Dinner

January 27, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Grains		Pork, Soups/stews	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2		To 3 pounds pork spareribs
1 1/2	c	Hot water
1		Potatoes, pared and halved
1 1/2	c	Canned or cooked green beans
		with liquid
		Salt
		Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Brown spareribs in frying pan without added fat. Add water andsimmer
for 1 hour.  Add potatoes to meat and cook until tender - about 25
minutes.  Add beans and liquid the last 10 minutes of cooking. If raw
beans are  used, add with the potatoes.  Season with salt and pepper.
Skim off excess fat before serving.  To complete the meal: Serve with
crisp lettuce, tomato and celery  salad, and apple betty with lemon
sauce for dessert.  For variety: Beef short ribs may be used with
longer cooking.  Corned beef, ham hock, or ham bone may be used in
place of shortribs.  Cover with water and simmer about 3 hours or until
tender. Omit salt,  and continue as above. Good with sauerkraut.  From
Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 54 Calories From Fat: 2 Total Fat: <1g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 79.7mg Potassium: 288.6mg Carbohydrates: 11.9g Fiber: 2.7g Sugar: 1.2g Protein: 1.8g