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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)

Tossed Green Salad With Vinaigrette Dressing

January 30, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1		Head green leaf lettuce
1		Head red leaf lettuce
2		Endives
1		Bunch watercress
1	T	Red wine vinegar
1	t	Dijon mustard
		Salt and pepper
1/4	c	Oil, olive or vegetable or
		half of each
1	T	Minced parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

Pull apart salad leaves. Wash and dry greens in a salad spinner or
colander. Put greens in a large salad bowl. In a small bowl whisk
together vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. Stir
in parsley. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.  NOTES : CHEF
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“We simply prepare ourselves. God fills us.”

Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 8 Calories From Fat: 2 Total Fat: <1g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 65.9mg Potassium: 33.4mg Carbohydrates: <1g Fiber: <1g Sugar: <1g Protein: <1g