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There is admittedly a certain tension between the different principles involved in church discipline. On the one hand there is the gentleness of Galatians 6:1, on the other, the severity of Titus 1:13. While we may never be judgmental in our attitudes (Matthew 7:1), we must nevertheless judge among ourselves (1 Corinthians 5:12). Just as we are called to love in a manner that is willing to overlook certain sins (1 Peter 4:8), we must also “exhort one another daily” so that none will be “hardened through the deceitfulness of sin” (Hebrews 3:13). The tension is seen most clearly in that we are to love our brother as Christ loved us (John 13:34-35), yet remain willing to consider him an unbeliever and cast him away if he continues in sin (Matthew 18:17; 1 Corinthians 5:11). We might be tempted to use the word “balance” in describing our desire to manage this tension. But as it is all-too-commonly understood, “balance” means compromise – easing away from convictions and obligations in order not to appear unbalanced or overly zealous. The problem with this understanding is that Scripture never tells Christians to be “balanced” people in this way. On the contrary, we are told to be zealous and fervent, both in our love for one another (Colossians 3:14; 1 Peter 4:8), and in our pursuit of holiness and purity (Titus 2:14; Hebrews 12:14-17).

Jim Elliff

We Love God!

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

After-dinner Wontons

January 27, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Fruits		Appetizers, Better home, Desserts, Fruit	36	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2		Pears, peeled shredded 1
		1/2 cups
2		Cooking apples, peeled
		chopped 1 1/3 cups
3	T	Dried cherries, chopped
2	t	Lemon juice
2	T	Butter
3	T	Marsala, or apple juice
2	T	Almonds, finely chopped
1	t	Ground cinnamon
1/2	t	Ground ginger
1/4	c	Maple syrup
36		Wonton wrappers, 3.25"
3	T	Butter, melted
		Coarse granulated sugar, or
		sifted powdered sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

"Crispy, sugar-dusted wonton wrappers cache a sweet chewy filling of
fruit and nuts, adding a perfect touch to the end of the meal." For
filling, in a medium bowl toss together pears, apples, cherries and
lemon juice. In a large skillet cook fruit mixture in 2 tablespoons
butter over medium heat 7 minutes. Reduce heat. Stir in Marsala,  nuts,
cinnamon and ginger. Cook 3 minutes or until liquid has  disappeared
stirring often. Stir in syrup; set aside. For each wonton  spoon 2
teaspoons filling into the center of a wrapper. Lightly  moistened
edges of wrapper with water. Fold top edge of wrapper over  filling to
opposite edge making half-moon. Press edges together to  seal. Arrange
wontons on a greased baking sheet. Brush with the  melted butter.
Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake at 350F 12-15 minutes  or until
golden. Cool slightly. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes 36  wontons.
Better Homes and Gardens, "Good things in small packages",  January
1998.  Recipe by: Better Homes and Gardens, January 1998, Page 132.
Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 347 by Peg Baldassari
<Baldassari@compuserve.com> on Dec 7, 1997

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 101 Calories From Fat: 20 Total Fat: 2.2g Cholesterol: 6.2mg Sodium: 127.9mg Potassium: 47.1mg Carbohydrates: 18g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 3.6g Protein: 2.4g