The same Greek word can be translated “temptation” and “test.” They are a world apart and context determines which translation to use. Satan is the one who tempts us to sin. God is the one who tests us to righteousness. Satan wants to destroy us. He wants to weaken our faith. He wants us to spiritually fail. On the other hand, our Lord is forever testing us. His goal though tests, often in the form of trials, is to make us spiritually stronger, refine our character and increase our faith. Part of the test at times is overcoming the temptation. It is the Lord in His sovereignty who sends test. “Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (Mt. 4:1). However, it is during these tests that Satan finds His greatest opportunity to tempt us. So when the heat in life is turned up, will we trust God and walk by faith in His commandments or will we listen to the “father of lies” and sin? The prayer here is that the Lord will help us pursue righteous actions as we emerge from the test spiritually victorious.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Dairy	Vegan	Beverages, Vegan, Vegetarian	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	qt	Hot; not boiling, water
3	c	Rice
2 1/4	ts	Cinnamon; divided
1/2	c	Sugar
2	c	Rice milk

INSTRUCTIONS

In large bowl, pour hot water over rice and 2 teaspoon cinnamon. Soak 24
hours, covered.
Drain liquid from rice, reserving liquid. In food processor or blender,
process rice in two batches with bout 1 cup of soaking liquid per batch
until nearly smooth. Return rice to remaining soaking liquid. Strain
mixture through several layers of cheesecloth or coffee filters. (This
could take as long as an hour.)
Add sugar, rice milk and remaining cinnamon to strained liquid. Refrigerate
until chilled . Before serving, process or shake to thoroughly blend. Makes
8 servings of about 1 cup each.
Helpful Hint: Try making this drink with different varieties of rice.
Jasmine rice, for example, creates a different flavor than basmati or other
rice.
Formatted by Karen Sonnessa <ksonness@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Recipe by: Vegetarian Times, October 1996
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by "Karen Sonnessa" <ksonness@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
on May 5, 1998

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