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We live in a world where truth is relative. According to most, there is no absolute standard to determine right from wrong because truth is ever-changing and subjectively suited to personal opinions and popular culture. Most want to believe this because at our core we want to be autonomous without any accountability and restraints. We want to be God. We want to be the sole arbitrator to determine right from wrong. So to bolster support for this driving tendency, many have used the Word of God for their justification. They have erroneously taken Jesus’ words in Matthew 7 not to judge as their shield for critique-free sinful behavior. It’s funny how they use our Lord’s words as a reason not to submit to the rest of our Lord’s words found elsewhere in the Bible! However, such a position is contradictory to the inherent understanding of societal function and clearly a false interpretation of what Jesus intended.

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Helpful [items] to consider when seeking God’s will in matter of guidance: 1. Begin by prayer for wisdom. Do not doubt that God has a wise course of action for you and will make it known. 2. Intentionally seek God’s face even more than His answers. “In Your light we see light” (Psalm 36:9). 3. Seek to be willing to take any course that God would have for you. Be thorough in your work on yourself. Often people miss God’s will because they are not fully willing to be submissive to God whatever He leads them to do. 4. Carefully seek to discover if there are any directives already given in Scripture which could guide you. Are there illustrations, commands, principles, which speak to this issue? Meditate on these and see if Scripture promotes or rules out any action you are considering. Try to find not only what God permits and does not permit, but what God likes, what is dear to His heart. Go directly to any passage which deals with the general subject to see if there is help to be found which you had not discovered before. Always read the Bible in context. 5. List each possible course of action, and in a prayerful frame of mind write out what are the pros and cons of each option. Put these options before the lens of Scripture one by one to see if God has spoken on these issues in some way. You will find more being said about most issues than you might first believe. 6. When helpful, seek objective counsel from godly and wise men or women you can trust. 7. Finally, examine your will again. If you are willing to do anything God might direct and that is certain in your mind, then you are free to pursue what God may be placing in your thinking related to the issue. Is there a long-term righteous desire in you? 8. Now, act in faith. If God in His perfect cadence intervenes so as to cause everything to turn again, this is His business. For your part, you are required to take action along the lines of the wisest choice you can biblically make. Rejoice and do God’s will!

Jim Elliff

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

Grilled Lemon-oregano Chicken Salad

January 28, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Dairy		Main dish, Poultry, Salads	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	t	Grated lemon peel
2	T	Fresh lemon juice
1	T	Olive oil
1	T	Chopped fresh oregano
1/2	t	Minced garlic
1/2	t	Salt
4		Boneless, skinless chicken
		breast halves
1/3	c	Mayonnaise
1/3	c	Buttermilk
3/4	t	Grated lemon peel
1	t	Fresh lemon juice
1/4	t	Minced garlic
1/4	t	Salt
6	c	Torn romaine lettuce leaves
1	pt	Cherry tomatoes

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine lemon peel, lemon juice, oil, oregano, garlic and salt in
resealable plastic storage bag. Add chicken, seal bag, turn to coat
and refrigerate 2 hours. Make Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise,
buttermilk, lemon peel, lemon juice, garlic and salt in medium bowl.
Cover and refrigerate. Meanwhile, heat grill. Grill chicken 5 to 6
minutes per side. Slice thin. Arrange lettuce, tomatoes and chicken  on
4 plates. Drizzle dressing on top.  PER SERVING Calories 350 Total Fat
20 g Saturated Fat 3 g Cholesterol  94 mg Sodium 637 mg Carbohydrates 7
g Protein 35 g  Posted to MM-Recipes Digest  by Julie Bertholf & Simon
Wood  <jewel1@ix.netcom.com> on Sep 06, 1998

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