One does not have to remove all consequences for sin (i.e., to pardon) in order to forgive. It may be just and necessary for an offender to suffer consequences for wrong, but the motive of the one imposing or requiring the consequences cannot be malicious. We are not permitted to desire the ultimate harm of the offender. The gospel always provides hope, always seeks restoration. Even when the criminal is sentenced, and we properly rejoice to see justice done, the Christian also desires to see the offender recognize the sin, repent, and know spiritual restoration. Forgiveness does not require pardon from consequences; it requires an absence of malice (i.e., no desire for the person’s spiritual harm) even in the application of those consequences. We may well desire justice, but desires for personal revenge or spiritual damage are not our right as Christians.

Bryan Chapell

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3	pk	(8oz.) cream cheese
1	c	Sugar
4	lg	Eggs
1/3	c	Amaretto
1 1/2	c	Graham Cracker crumbs
1	ts	Cinnamon
1/4	c	Sugar
6	tb	Butter; melted
8	oz	Sour cream
1	tb	Sugar; (plus 1 teaspoon)
1	tb	Amaretto

INSTRUCTIONS

Cost: $ - Preparation Time: 25 minutes Difficulty Level: 3 - Servings: 12
1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, sugar and butter. Pat mixture in
bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan.
2. Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar.
Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
3. Pour into and bake in a pre-heated 375F oven for 45-50 minutes.
4. Mix the sour cream, sugar and amaretto. Spoon the mixture over the
cheesecake when done and return to oven for 5 minutes at 500F. Let set for
48    hours in the refrigerator.
5. Top with 1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds, and chocolate curls before
serving.
Posted to The Gourmet Connection Recipe Page Newsletter  by Gourmet
Connection Magazine <newsletter@gourmetconnection.com> on Nov 30, 1997

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