There is admittedly a certain tension between the different principles involved in church discipline. On the one hand there is the gentleness of Galatians 6:1, on the other, the severity of Titus 1:13. While we may never be judgmental in our attitudes (Matthew 7:1), we must nevertheless judge among ourselves (1 Corinthians 5:12). Just as we are called to love in a manner that is willing to overlook certain sins (1 Peter 4:8), we must also “exhort one another daily” so that none will be “hardened through the deceitfulness of sin” (Hebrews 3:13). The tension is seen most clearly in that we are to love our brother as Christ loved us (John 13:34-35), yet remain willing to consider him an unbeliever and cast him away if he continues in sin (Matthew 18:17; 1 Corinthians 5:11). We might be tempted to use the word “balance” in describing our desire to manage this tension. But as it is all-too-commonly understood, “balance” means compromise – easing away from convictions and obligations in order not to appear unbalanced or overly zealous. The problem with this understanding is that Scripture never tells Christians to be “balanced” people in this way. On the contrary, we are told to be zealous and fervent, both in our love for one another (Colossians 3:14; 1 Peter 4:8), and in our pursuit of holiness and purity (Titus 2:14; Hebrews 12:14-17).

Jim Elliff

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats	Sami	November 19	1	servings

INGREDIENTS

2	lb	Cipolline onions* or boiling onions
2	c	Beef stock or canned beef broth
2 1/2	tb	Balsamic vinegar
2	tb	Butter; (1/4 stick)
1	ts	Sugar
2	tb	Minced fresh
		Parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook onions in large pot of boiling water 3 minutes. Drain and cool.
Cut off root ends, then peel.
Combine peeled onions, beef stock, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar,
butter and sugar in heavy large skillet. Bring to simmer over medium
heat. Cover; simmer until onions are crisp-tender, about 15 minutes.
Add 1/2 tablespoon vinegar. Simmer uncovered until syrupy, stirring
occasionally, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in 1
tablespoon parsley. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon
parsley.
*Available at specialty foods stores.
Makes 6 servings.
Bon Appetit November 1999
Converted by MC_Buster.
Per serving: 225 Calories (kcal); 23g Total Fat; (88% calories from
fat); trace Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 62mg Cholesterol; 235mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 4
1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.

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