Black-eyed Peas With Mushrooms

What is God’s Purpose for Government? In other words, according to the Bible, what does God expect from the leaders He establishes? Number 1 – Restrain and punish evil. Consider Romans 13:4. “For [the civil leader] is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil.” Or 1 Peter 2:13-14. Kings and governors in authority are “sent by [God] for the punishment of evildoers.” Leaders are responsible to bring lawbreakers to justice and exert punishment. At the deepest level, they are responsible to wage justified war if necessary. Number 2 – Protect life and property. God puts the highest premium on human life. I know we love our pets and want to save the environment, but nothing is more valuable to God than you. Why? Because only human begins are created in the image of God. That was the very reason God gave Israel permission to terminate life when the Sixth Commandment declares “You shall not murder” (Ex. 20:13). “Whoever sheds man’s blood, by man his blood shall be shed, for in the image of God He made man” (Gen. 9:6). Moreover, the highest responsibility of government is to protect our weakest members, especially the ones that can’t protect themselves. And number 3 – Recognize and encourage good. Good, law-abiding citizens should be recognized by their leaders. Romans 13:3, “For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same” (cf. 1 Pet. 2:14).

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Grains	Indian	Indian, Main dish, Vegetarian	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 3/4	c	Black-eyed peas, soaked
5	c	Water
1/2	lb	Mushrooms, thickly sliced
6	T	Vegetable oil
1	t	Cumin seeds
1		1" cinnamon stick
1 1/2		Onions, chopped
4		Garlic cloves, chopped
4		Tomatoes, peeled & chopped
2	t	Coriander
2	t	Cumin
1/2	t	Turmeric
1/4	t	Cayenne
2	t	Salt
		Black pepper
3	T	Cilantro, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Put peas & water in a covered pot & bring to a boil. Simmer for 2
minutes, turn off heat & let steep for 1 hour. Heat oil & when hot  put
in the cumin seeds & cinnamon stick. Let then sizzle for a few
seconds. Add onions & garlic & stir-fry until the onions start to  turn
brown at the edges. Put in the mushrooms & stir-fry until they  begin
to wilt. Add the tomatoes, coriander, cumin, turmeric &  cayenne.  Stir
& cook for 1 minute. Cover, turn heat to low & cook  for 10 minutes.
Turn off heat. Bring peas back to the boil, simmer  for 20 to 30
minutes. Then add the cooked mushrooms & spices along  with the
remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered on low heat for 30  minutes.
Stir occasionally. Remove cinnamon stick & serve.

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 158 Calories From Fat: 128 Total Fat: 14.5g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 891.8mg Potassium: 236.9mg Carbohydrates: 7.5g Fiber: 1.9g Sugar: 3g Protein: 1.4g