Why do men not accept the gospel? How can they refuse the tender overtures of the gracious Son of God? Why do they even take offense at the cross? Let us consider an analogy. An etiquette book is a very valuable accessory. It is useful on many important occasions. A good one costs considerable money. Who would not be glad to have one, if it were given him? You wouldn't? Why wouldn't you be glad to be given such a book? Because it would imply you needed it! That is the reason proud sinners do not come to Christ. Their coming would imply they needed Him. They are too proud and self-righteous in their natural state to admit that!

John Gerstner

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Meats			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3	c	Pinto beans
8	c	Water
1	lb	Ground beef
1	tb	Cooking oil
1	md	Onion
1	lg	Garlic clove
1	tb	Chili powder
1	tb	Dried parsley
1	tb	Dried celery
1	cn	Tomatoes
2		Carrots

INSTRUCTIONS

Wash beans; cover with water and bring to a boil. Cut heat to low and allow
beans to simmer about an hour. Saute onions and garlic in oil and add
ground meat. When brown, add chili powder. Add meat, parsley, celery and
tomatoes to beans.  Return to boil; cut heat again to low. Cook about 2
hours longer.  Add sliced carrots during last hour of cooking. Salt and
pepper to taste. Serve with corn bread. Serves 12.
Posted to EAT-L Digest 18 November 96
Date:    Tue, 19 Nov 1996 05:43:10 -0600
From:    Pam and KerryAnn Cobb <priss@AMARANTH.COM>

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