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
Meats, Eggs	Chinese		1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2		Tblesp cornstarch
6	c	Chicken bouillon
2		Tblesp soy sauce
3		Tblesp vinegar
1/4	ts	Pepper
1/2	ts	Monosodium glutamate
1		Scallion, minced
3		Eggs, beaten

INSTRUCTIONS

In large saucepan mix cornstarch with small amount of cold bouillon. Add
remaining bouillon and other ingredients except eggs. Bring to boil and
simmer until clear, stirring occasionally. Gradually stir in eggs, season
to taste, and serve at once. Makes about 1 1/2 quarts.
Posted to EAT-L Digest 01 Sep 96
From:    Julie Sterchi <sterchi@WABASH.NET>
Date:    Mon, 2 Sep 1996 20:29:56 -0700

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