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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)

Tagine Of Lamb With Pumpkins, Vegetables And Fruit

January 29, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Vegetables, Grains		A, Africa, Of, Taste	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	lb	Stewing lamb, roughly
		chopped
4		Cloves garlic, finely
		chopped
2		Onions, peeled and coarsely
		chopped
		Salt to taste
1	t	Cayenne pepper
4	T	Vegetable oil
3	t	Turmeric
8		Tomatoes, blanched peeled
		To 10), To 10
		and diced
1		Red chillies, optional 1
		to 2
1	T	Raisins
1	lb	Pumpkin, peeled and coarsely
		chopped
2	lb	Green beans, halved
1/2		Lemon, juice of

INSTRUCTIONS

8
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Combine the meat, garlic, onions, salt,
pepper, oil, turmeric, tomatoes and chillies in a deep baking dish.
Mix well by stirring, cover and bake for about 45 minutes. Add the
raisins and cook for another 15 minutes. Stir in the pumpkin, beans
and lemon juice, cover again and cook for a further 1-1 1/2 hours
until the meat is tender and cooked. Serve hot with couscous or
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 1018 Calories From Fat: 626 Total Fat: 69.9g Cholesterol: 159mg Sodium: 1628.3mg Potassium: 2252.2mg Carbohydrates: 51.5g Fiber: 20.3g Sugar: 17.7g Protein: 55.5g