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My conclusion is that the Bible nowhere prohibits the use of birth control. But are there any texts that suggest or imply that birth control is morally permissible? 1. 1 Corinthians 7:5 – “While this passage does not mention contraception, it does carry important implications for the discussion. Here it seems evident that God's will for the Christian couple is not “maximum fertility,” i.e., the maximum number of conceptions biologically possible during the course of a Christian marriage. By mutual agreement, sexual relations may be renounced for a time in order to pursue spiritual objectives – in this case, prayer. The larger principle would be that Christian couples have the right to choose to “override” the usual responsibility to procreate (Gen. 1:28) for a season in order to pursue a spiritual good” (John Jefferson Davis, Evangelical Ethics, P&R, 2004, p. 39). 2. 1 Corinthians 7:26-28 – Here Paul advises Christians to avoid taking on the responsibilities of family life due to the impending persecution. 3. 1 Timothy 5:8 – This text not only demands that we work or in some way provide financially and physically for our family, but also forbids us doing anything that would hinder such care, even if we are employed. We are forbidden to take on obligations, no matter how well intentioned, which would lead us to fail to provide basic necessities for those who are dependent upon us.

Sam Storms

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

Bo-peeps-a-crock

January 27, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats		Crockpot, Diabetic, Veal, Xxcarol	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	2-3 lb veal/lamb breast
2	T	Chicken bullion mix, or 1 qt
		Water to 1 qt, or broth
1	t	Nutmeg
1	t	Ginger, powdered
16		Cloves, whole
1		Medium/large carrot, chopped
1	c	Grapes, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

Good sale?  See that Veal or cut of Lamb?  Many things go with it.
This is one varition.  Cut the meat as needed to fit in the crockpot,
removing as much fat as  possible.  Now toss in the rest. Cook on high
for 4 hours, then cool  it and skim off the fat.  Reheat and it's good
heated for 6 hours at  a shot for 2 days.  (refridgerate inbetween
times!) Serves well with  an acorn or buttternut squash, cut in half
and baked then served in a  bowl with the shell filled with meat and
soup.  Add rice (Basmati or  Jasmine prefered) and some blue lake green
beans for a perfect but  easy meal.  Nutrition:  High in fat, even when
cooled and skimmed, but sugar free  and low in sodium.  Use as a
specialty now and again even if dieting.  Sastifies sweet tooth with no
sugar added.  From the kitchen of:  xxcarol  Posted to MM-Recipes
Digest  by "Rfm" <Robert-Miles@usa.net> on Aug  19, 98

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 37 Calories From Fat: 9 Total Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 324.7mg Potassium: 145.7mg Carbohydrates: 5.1g Fiber: <1g Sugar: 3.5g Protein: 2.4g