The nature and depth of human pride are illuminated by comparing boasting to self-pity. Both are manifestations of pride. Boasting is the response of pride to success. Self-pity is the response of pride to suffering. Boasting says, 'I deserve admiration because I have achieved so much.' Self-pity says, 'I deserve admiration because I have suffered so much.' Boasting is the voice of pride in the heart of the strong. Self-pity is the voice of pride in the heart of the weak. Boasting sounds self-sufficient. Self-pity sounds self-sacrificing. The reason self-pity does not look like pride is that it appears to be so needy. But the need arises from a wounded ego. It doesn't come from a sense of unworthiness, but from a sense of unrecognized worthiness. It is the response of unapplauded pride. Christian Hedonism severs the root of self-pity. People don't feel self-pity when suffering is accepted for the sake of joy.

John Piper

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2		Canned chipotles (pureed/blended) NOT 2 CANS!!! Geez..ooww
1	c	Plain yogurt
1/2	c	Mayonaise (home made or Best Foods)
1		Lime , Juice of
1/2	ts	Seasoned salt or Kosher if its passover in Tibet

INSTRUCTIONS

I am a chipotle freak. A closet case but I'm coming out. Will be trying
this recipe -very- shortly. and to reciprocate here is a little 'creamy
chipotle' thingy that I use for spreading, dippin, smearing and shoveling
on or into almost anything that needs help. Also makes a great 'wake up'
tooth paste.
I usually toss in a heavypinch of cracked pepper but do whatever makes you
feel good.
Whip this goop briefly in, you guessed it, the same f.processor you just
cleaned but didn' have to after doin the chipotles. It will thicken and
taste improved after a day in the fridg.
I thought -I- invented this recipe about 5 years ago in search of a hotter
mayo but recently read The RED & GREEN Chile Cookbook by Jacq. H.
McMahan.(isbn 0-9612150-5-4) and found almost the same recipe. Great
reading for any ch. I used to use lemon but her lime idea is better.
I live for instant gratification and this goes together in 5 minutes.
Unless you count the 3 hrs it takes to clean the damned f.. processor. Use
a blender. <:) Posted to CHILE-HEADS DIGEST V3 #304 by kateob@teleport.com
(sara l. parkin) on Apr 24, 1997

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“Gratitude is an offering precious in the sight of God, and it is one that the poorest of us can make and be not poorer but richer for having made it. #A.W. Tozer”