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The right way to receive correction based upon Scripture is to be humble. The humble person welcomes every chance the Holy Spirit might be using to burn off the rough edges and forever make him more like his blessed Savior. The humble person doesn’t respond harshly, regardless of the criticism or the messenger, but is concerned with the content and takes everything with a grain of salt, considering it, praying about it and diligently seeks to determine where the correction, to whatever degree, is appropriate. God is given time to work in his heart. Energy and contemplation is placed on, “What is the Lord saying to me” and “how can I learn from these comments” as compared to, “How am I going to defend myself against this attack.” It is about not flying off the handle when corrected, but exercising self-control. Don’t we know that “God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (Jas. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:5). You see, when we run away from even the slightest hint of criticism, we forfeit the very means by which the Lord wants to use to make us more godly.

Randy Smith

We Love God!

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

Broccoli Soup4

January 22, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Dairy	Dutch	Soups	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	bn	Broccoli, stripped, cut up (reserve 3 cups florets)
3	tb	Margarine
3	tb	Flour
5	c	Chicken broth
		Black pepper
1	c	Milk

INSTRUCTIONS

In Dutch oven, melt margarine over medium heat. Stir in flour. When smooth,
add broth and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Add
broccoli, cook until tender. Blend 2 cups at a time and pour into a large
saucepan. Add reserved florets and simmer until tender. Stir in milk and
heat through. Add several grinds of black pepper to taste.
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #635 by "Maria M. Schaefer"
<mariam@startext.net> on Jun 04, 1997

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