Joy is not just the spin-off of obedience to God, but part of obedience. It seems as though people are willing to let joy be a byproduct of our relationship to God, but not an essential part of it. People are uncomfortable saying that we are duty-bound to pursue joy. They say things like, 'Don't pursue joy, pursue obedience.' But Christian Hedonism responds, 'That's like saying, ';Don't eat apples; eat fruit.'' Because joy is an act of obedience. We are commanded to rejoice in God. If obedience is doing what God commands, then joy is not merely the spin-off of obedience, it is obedience. The Bible tells us over and over to pursue our joy (Psm. 32:11; 37:4; 67:4; Lk. 10:20; Phil. 4:4).

John Piper

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Desserts	1	Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	c	Cranberry juice
2/3	c	AM Bits-O-Barley
1	pn	Salt
1/2	c	Raisins
1/2	ts	Cinnamon
1/2	ts	Lemon peel
1/2	c	Honey

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring first six ingredients to a boil, then cover, remove from heat and
let stand until all the juice is absorbed.  Add honey, blend well.  Serve
warm or cold.
Source: Arrowhead Mills "Bits-O-Barley" tri-fold
Reprinted by permission of Arrowhead Mills, Inc.
Electronic format courtesy of: Karen Mintzias
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/am.zip

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