Using the perspective of idolatry, addicts are blinded by their own desire. They refuse to see themselves as dependent on God. God’s glory and fame is not their goal. In their self-addiction or selfishness, they worship and bow down before false gods. Addicts have defected from the living God. Instead of worshipping in the temple of the Lord, they perform addictive rituals that give them more perceived power, pleasure, or identity. They see in their addiction a form of magic (Deut. 18:10-14). The promises of the idol, however, are lies. Any identity, power, or peace they bring is false and temporary. There are only two choices: putting your faith in a loving God and thus knowing freedom, or putting your faith in idols (Satan) and being enslaved. Curiously, our selfish pride prefers slavery.

Edward Welch

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy	New Zealand	New zealand, Breads	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

6	c	Flour
4	ts	Baking Powder
1	ts	Salt
1	sm	Cold boiled potato
1	ts	Sugar
		Milk to mix

INSTRUCTIONS

Sift together flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Rub in potato. Add
sufficient milk to make a soft smooth dough. (approx 1 pint) Mix quickly
and put into a greased loaf tin. (3/4 full). Smooth top with a knife dipped
in melted butter and bake immediately for 3/4 - 1 hour at 400 degrees. When
cooked take from tin and wrap in a bread cloth ( dish towel will do fine),
until cold.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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