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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

We Love God!

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

Easy Blueberry Lemon Bars

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Bar cookies	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Cinnamon graham crackers
1/2	c	Butter
1/4	c	Sugar
1	pk	Lemon pudding and pie filling
		Not instant
1	cn	Blueberry pie filling

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix graham crackers, butter and sugar in 9x13-inch pan.
Press crumbs in pan.  Bake for 10 minutes at 350~.  Cool. Cook pudding as
directed; pour over crumbs and cool again. Spread blueberry pie filling
over top and chill.  Cut into bars.
Posted to Bakery-Shoppe Digest by angstrom@juno.com (Angela  L Gilliland)
on Apr 12, 1998

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