Biblical steps for giving reproof: 1. Preliminary- Realize that you are not on the sin patrol! It is your responsibility to look for the good in others and seek ways to edify your brothers and sisters in Christ (1 Thes. 5:11). Confronting others should only occur when the sin is brought to your personal attention (1 Cor. 5:1-5), not news that you received from another. Also, be sure that it is a biblical sin and not just an issue of preference! 2. Pray for the offender hat God would give him or her awareness of the sin (Psm. 119:18) and that God soften his or her heart to the truth in your rebuke (Psm. 51:17). Pray also for yourself that God will use you as a mouthpiece for His glory (Rom. 12:1) and the other’s good (Heb. 10:24). That He will rightly prepare your heart (Psm. 139:23). Have you sinned against the offender (and God) regarding this matter by demonstrating gossip (2 Cor. 12:20), bitterness (Heb. 12:15), judgmentalism (Mt. 7:1-2) or lack of forgiveness (Eph. 4:32)? Is your spirit right with God prior to the confrontation by demonstrating proper motives (1 Cor. 4:3-5), self-examination (Mt. 7:5), humility (Gal. 6:1, 3) and gentleness (Gal. 6:1)? 3. Confront him or her with the Word (Heb. 4:12). Initially go in private (Mt. 18:15). Take the offender to specific Bible passages that directly address the situation (2 Ti. 3:16-17). Explain/reason/dialogue where necessary (Pr. 25:15). Point him or her to Christ for forgiveness and repair (1 Jn. 1:8-9). Restore the relationship if necessary (Mt. 5:24). Pray together (Jas. 5:16). 4. Offer assistance – bear his or her burdens (Gal. 6:2), prayer (1 Sa. 12:23), accountability (Pr. 27:17) , encouragement (1 Thes. 5:11), counseling (Pr. 27:9) and tangible help (1 Jn. 3:18).

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Blueberries, Cakes	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2	c	Fresh blueberries
1 1/2	c	Water
1/4	c	Shortening
1 1/2	c	Sugar, divided
1	c	All-purpose flour
2	ts	Baking powder
1/8	ts	Salt
1/2	c	Milk
1/2	ts	Ground nutmeg
	pn	Salt
3	tb	Butter cut in pieces
1	tb	Lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine blueberries and 1 1/2 cups water in non aluminum saucepan. Bring to
a boil. Boil 5 minutes; cool. Pour mixture through a wire mesh strainer
into a bowl; reserve blueberries and juice separately. Beat shortening and
1 cup sugar in a mixing bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer until
smooth. Combine flour, baking powder and 1/8 tsp salt, and add to
shortening mixture alternately with milk beginning and ending with flour
mixture. Pour batter into greased 11 x 7 inch baking dish; spoon reserved
berries over batter. Combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar, nutmeg and pinch of
salt. Sprinkle over berries. Dot with butter. Combine reserved blueberry
juice and lemon juice; pour over top. Bake at 375 for 35 to 45 minutes
Posted to EAT-L Digest - 08 Jun
Date:    Sun, 9 Jun 1996 19:50:08 -0400
From:    Debbie Grayson <Blueiis1@AOL.COM>
Recipe By     :

A Message from our Provider:

“Let Him therefore send and do what He will. By His grace, if we are His, we will face it, bow to it, accept it, and give thanks for it. God’s Providence is always executed in the ‘wisest manner’ possible. We are often unable to see and understand the reasons and causes for specific events in our lives, in the lives of others, or in the history of the world. But our lack of understanding does not prevent us from believing God. #Don Fortner”