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

We give our hand to every man that loves the Lord Jesus Christ, be he what he may or who he may. The doctrine of election, like the great act of election itself, is intended to divide, not between Israel and Israel, but between Israel and the Egyptians, not between saint and saint, but between saints and children of the world. A man may be evidently of God’s chosen family, and yet though elected, may not believe in the doctrine of election. I hold that there are many savingly called, who do not believe in effectual calling, and that there are a great many who persevere to the end, who do not believe the doctrine of final perseverance. We do hope the hearts of many are a great deal better than their heads. We do not set their fallacies down to any willful opposition to the truth as it is in Jesus but simply to an error in their judgments, which we pray God to correct. We hope that if they think us mistaken too, they will reciprocate the same Christian courtesy; and when we meet around the cross, we hope that we shall ever feel that we are one in Christ Jesus.

C.H. Spurgeon

What procedural steps are to be taken? Matthew 18:15-17 recommends the following steps: First, private rebuke (Mt. 18:15) - do it gently, in love, out of compassion, seeking to encourage; the purpose for private rebuke is to resolve the problem without fueling unnecessary gossip. Second, if private rebuke is unsuccessful, plural rebuke (Mt. 18:16; see also Deut. 17:6; 19:15; Num. 35:30) - who are these others? church leaders? people who know the person? people who know of the sin? Third, if plural rebuke is unsuccessful, public rebuke (Mt. 18:17). Fourth, if public rebuke is unsuccessful, 'excommunication' (Mt. 18:17; 1 Cor. 5:11; Titus 3:10; possibly 2 Thes. 3:14). Fifth, if repentance occurs, restoration to fellowship and reaffirmation of love (2 Cor. 2:6-8; 2 Thes. 3:14-15; Gal. 6:1). Sixth, verses 18-20 affirm that whatever decision is made in the matter, whether the offending person is 'bound' or 'loosed', reflects the will of God in heaven. The promise 'is that God will provide wisdom, guidance, and power for decision-making to the church that is united in its powers regarding the matters of church discipline' (Laney, A Guide to Church Discipline, 76). Thus, the verdict of heaven, so to speak, is consonant with that of the church, before whom the matter was adjudicated.

Sam Storms

We Love God!

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

Turkey Vegetable Stir-fry

January 30, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Vegetables		Oriental, Poultry	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	T	Cornstarch
2	T	Soy Sauce
1/4	t	Ground Ginger
1		10 1/2 Oz. Can Chicken
		Broth
1		Carrot, Cut Into Julienne
		Strips
2	T	Vegetable Oil
2	c	Sliced Mushrooms
4		Green Onions Minched
1		Stalk Celery Diagonally
		Sliced
1		6 Oz. Pkg. Snow Peas
		Thawed
2	c	Coarsely Chopped Cooked
		Turkey Breast
2	c	Brown Rice Cooked
2	T	Silvered Almonds Toasted

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine Cornstarch, Ginger, Chicken Broth & Soy Sauce in A 2 Cup Glass
Measure.  Stir Well. Microwave Uncovered At High 2 To 3 Min. OR Until
Thickened, Stirring Every 30 Seconds. Set Aside. Combine Carrot & Oil
in A 2 1/2 Quart Casserole. Cover With Plastic Wrap; Microwave At  High
1 To 2 Min. OR Until Carrot Is Crisp-Tender. Stir After 1 Min.  Add
Mushrooms, Onions & Celery. Microwave Uncovered At High For 1 To  2
Min.; Stir Well. Add Soy Sauce Mixture, Snow Peas & Turkey; Stir  Well.
Microwave At High 2 To 3 Min ; Stir.After 30 Seconds. Serve  Over Rice.
Garnish With Almonds. 358 Cal. Per 1 C. Turkey Mixture &  1/2 C. Rice.
Fat 12.2. Chol. 49.

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 1083 Calories From Fat: 195 Total Fat: 22g Cholesterol: 195mg Sodium: 6436.7mg Potassium: 2207.5mg Carbohydrates: 117.2g Fiber: 12.7g Sugar: 23.7g Protein: 107.9g