The man-centeredness of many churches today makes a mockery of sound doctrine. While centering their message on how to feel better about yourself by self-improvement or how to have a better life now, these churches forgo the centrality of Christ and make mention of the Bible in only the most superficial ways. The grace of God is exchanged for the efforts and abilities of man for salvation and the Christian life. The attitude of “if it’s to be, then it’s up to me” has replaced the view of a sovereign God who is working out His purpose and plan in His creation.

Bill Haynes

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
	Vegan	Vegtime1	4	servings

INGREDIENTS

2		Jarred roasted red bell peppers
		Patted dry and julienned
3	tb	Balsamic vinegar
1/3	c	Olive oil
		Salt and freshly ground black pepper; to taste
1		Clove garlic; cut in half
2	bn	Arugula; trimmed and rinsed
		Dried and torn into bite-size pieces; (about 8 cups)

INSTRUCTIONS

4 SERVINGS VEGAN
Other garnishing elements, such as mushrooms, olives, cheese, may
accompany or replace the roasted peppers in this simple salad.
In small bowl, combine pepper strips with 1 tablespoon vinegar, 2
tablespoons oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let stand at room
temperature for 15 minutes.
To serve, rub inside of large bowl well with cut sides of garlic. Add
arugula to bowl. Add remaining vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, peppers
and marinade and toss again.
PER SERVING: 133 CAL.; 2G PROT.; 10G TOTAL FAT (1G SAT. FAT); 9G
CARB.; 0 CHOL; 15MG SOD.; 1G FIBER
Recipe by: Vegetarian Times Magazine, March 1998, page 34
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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It is interesting to note that secular approaches have embraced an approach to confrontation that mirrors church discipline. It is technically called intervention. In essence it says that we can no longer wait for people to destroy themselves and others. They must be presented with the facts about their problem. They are out of touch with reality and need others to present it to them. Furthermore, this is best done by a group of people who deeply love the substance abuser. Curiously, intervention is hailed as one of the most significant advances in drug treatment. Yet church discipline is the original and intervention the imitator.

Edward Welch