The Bible warns against being self-willed or creating factions. Furthermore, James tells us that when it comes in corporate worship, we should not play favorites or create distinctions among one another. Of course, we celebrate family and friendships, but Sunday morning is not to celebrate the people we like the most. It is to celebrate the oneness we have in Christ with each other. That’s what makes us different than the world. That’s what heaven is all about. That’s a biblical church with one accord with each other, not several factions splintered among family and friendship distinctions or at worse 'toxic tribalism.' That gets celebrated outside the body, but not when the body of Christ gathers. Understanding the balance calls for discernment and self-control and love. It calls for Christian maturity.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		Bean-, Sal	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	lb	Cooked black-eyed peas
2		Scallions; cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1		Red bell pepper; seeded and finely diced
1/2		Green bell pepper; seeded and finely diced
1	tb	Minced garlic
1/4	c	Chopped cilantro
1/2	c	Olive oil
3	tb	Red wine vinegar
1	tb	Whole grain mustard; (up to 2)
1		Fresh jalapeno; minced
		Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl, combine the peas, scallions, bell peppers, garlic and
cilantro. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over the
salad mixture and combine well. Serve.
Copyright, 1997, TV FOOD NETWORK, G.P., All Rights Reserved
MC Format by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net>.
Recipe by: GRILLIN' & CHILLIN' SHOW #GR3639 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1
#717 by 4paws@netrax.net (Shermeyer-Gail) on Aug 03, 1997

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