Using the perspective of idolatry, addicts are blinded by their own desire. They refuse to see themselves as dependent on God. God’s glory and fame is not their goal. In their self-addiction or selfishness, they worship and bow down before false gods. Addicts have defected from the living God. Instead of worshipping in the temple of the Lord, they perform addictive rituals that give them more perceived power, pleasure, or identity. They see in their addiction a form of magic (Deut. 18:10-14). The promises of the idol, however, are lies. Any identity, power, or peace they bring is false and temporary. There are only two choices: putting your faith in a loving God and thus knowing freedom, or putting your faith in idols (Satan) and being enslaved. Curiously, our selfish pride prefers slavery.

Edward Welch

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Dairy		Grain	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Cornmeal
1 1/2	ts	Salt
1	ts	Baking powder
1 1/2	c	Milk or water
1/2	c	Cooking oil or bacon grease

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix thoroughly cornmeal, salt, baking powder and milk. Put oil or grease
in a skillet; heat. Let crust form. Give a good stir and lower heat to
simmer. Cover. Cook 15 minutes. Serve with milk and sugar or with syrup.
From <A Taste of Louisiana>.  Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive,
http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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