The word “transformed” in 2 Corinthians 3:18 is from the Greek verb “metamorphoo.” It is where we derive our English word, “metamorphosis.” When I think of a metamorphosis, I think of a butterfly. Before Christ, you lived for self. You were a slave to sin and Satan and your spiritual state in the eyes of God was like an ugly caterpillar. But due to Christ’s work on the cross, you are now a beautiful butterfly in His eyes. And while that is your nature positionally before Him, you have the ability with Him to be transformed practically to be more like Him too. As God is the epitome of moral beauty, His children should (should I say “will”) be growing into that beauty as we behold our God and undergo an ongoing beautiful metamorphosis by the power of the Holy Spirit. Practically speaking, all Christians are moving from an ugly caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly as they mature in their faith.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats			1	servings

INGREDIENTS

6	lb	Beef ribs; appox
1/2	c	Soy sauce
8	tb	Bourbon; ( I use Jim Beam)
4	tb	Brown sugar
2	ts	Mince garlic

INSTRUCTIONS

MARINADE
Serves: 6 tailgaters
Combine all ingredients and marinade for 4-6 hours.
Then slow cook ribs any of previous prescribed methods mopping the
ribs every 15-30 minutes. A very different taste when done this way.
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