We are to love our neighbors as ourselves – and that standard of comparison, as ourselves , is often taken as an implicit command to love ourselves. On this view, the wording not only permits self-love but commands it; it not only sanctions self-esteem but reinforces its importance. On the face of it, however, self-love in Mark 12 is merely presupposed, not advocated. To read much of the contemporary literature, evangelical and otherwise, on self-esteem is to inhabit a domain a long way removed from the second great commandment.

D.A. Carson

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Apples, Citrus, Snacks	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

		Apples, unpeeled, diced, 1/2"
		Oranges, unpeeled, diced, 1/2"
		Lemons, unpeeled, diced, 1/2"
		Dill pickles, diced, 1/2"
		Saladitos (salted dried plums), whole

INSTRUCTIONS

Place all ingredients in a bowl or jar. Proportions of ingredients are
approximately equal amounts; more or less will not hurt. Let sit for a day,
stirring occasionally until the juices are mixed and plums are rehydrated
and soft. Makes a sweet, salty,sour, goopy mess that is usually served in a
baggy for kids to eat with their fingers.
NOTES : This  looks disgusting, but kids seem to like it.BTW "saladitos"
are sold in Hispanic markets.
Recipe by: ehgf@primenet.com (Ellen) Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #132 by
Simps <c.simpson@worldnet.att.net> on May 12, 1997

A Message from our Provider:

“If the church wants a better pastor, it only needs to pray for the one it has.”

What is repentance? According to the Scriptures, three Greek words are transliterated “repentance.” I believe all three put together describe three truths necessary for complete repentance. The Greek word 'Metanoeo' speaks of a spiritual change of the mind. Literally it means “to have another mind.” It implies a change of opinion with regard to sin and the recognition of sin against a holy God. We’ll call this the intellectual aspect. The second word, 'Metamelomai,' speaks of personal grief or sorrow over sin as it has offended one’s heavenly Father. We’ll call this the emotional aspect. Finally, 'Epistrepho,' speaks of a change in direction and transformation of the will. Evidence here is marked by an observable difference in conduct. We’ll call this the volitional aspect.

Randy Smith