Broccoli And Garlic Pasta

What is God’s Purpose for Government? In other words, according to the Bible, what does God expect from the leaders He establishes? Number 1 – Restrain and punish evil. Consider Romans 13:4. “For [the civil leader] is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil.” Or 1 Peter 2:13-14. Kings and governors in authority are “sent by [God] for the punishment of evildoers.” Leaders are responsible to bring lawbreakers to justice and exert punishment. At the deepest level, they are responsible to wage justified war if necessary. Number 2 – Protect life and property. God puts the highest premium on human life. I know we love our pets and want to save the environment, but nothing is more valuable to God than you. Why? Because only human begins are created in the image of God. That was the very reason God gave Israel permission to terminate life when the Sixth Commandment declares “You shall not murder” (Ex. 20:13). “Whoever sheds man’s blood, by man his blood shall be shed, for in the image of God He made man” (Gen. 9:6). Moreover, the highest responsibility of government is to protect our weakest members, especially the ones that can’t protect themselves. And number 3 – Recognize and encourage good. Good, law-abiding citizens should be recognized by their leaders. Romans 13:3, “For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same” (cf. 1 Pet. 2:14).

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		*, Broccoli, Pasta	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

8	oz	Linguine
2	T	Garlic, crushed in oil
1	pt	Cherry tomatoes, halved
10	oz	Broccoli spears
1/2	t	Crushed red pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare pasta according to package according to directions. Meanwhile
in skillet over med. heat, cook garkic and oil 1 min. or until  golden.
Stir in tomatoes, and broccoli spears. Cook 5 mins. Add salt  and
pepper. Meanwhile drain pasta reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.  Add
pasta and cooking liquid to skillet, toss well to coat.  Source For
Women First Magazine-April 27. 1997 Formatted for  Mastercook by Carol
Floyd--c.floyd@arnprior.com  NOTES : Original recipe called for frozen
broccoli, thawed.  Recipe by: For Women First Magazine-April 27. 1997
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Carol & Bob Floyd  <c.floyd@arnprior.com>
on Apr 14, 1998

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 215 Calories From Fat: 11 Total Fat: 1.2g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 29.5mg Potassium: 481.7mg Carbohydrates: 43.3g Fiber: 2g Sugar: <1g Protein: 8.9g