But underlying much of the conscious rejection of spiritual discipline is the fear of legalism… But nothing could be farther from the truth if you understand what discipline and legalism are. The difference is one of motivation: legalism is self-centered; discipline is God-centered. The legalistic heart says, “I will do this thing to gain merit with God.” The disciplined heart says, “I will do this thing because I love God and want to please Him.” There is an infinite difference between the motivation of legalism and discipline! (Paul) knew this implicitly and fought the legalists bare-knuckled all the way across Asia Minor, never giving an inch. And now he shouts to us, “Train (discipline) yourself to be godly”! If we confuse legalism and discipline, we do so to our soul’s peril.

Kent Hughes

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

4	qt	Pickling cucumbers (app. 6 pounds)
4	lg	Onions
1/2	c	Salt
4	c	Vinegar
4	c	Sugar
1	tb	Celery seed
2	ts	Turmeric
2	tb	Mustard seed
1	ts	Mixed pickling spices

INSTRUCTIONS

Slice cucumbers and onions and alternately layer in a strainer covering
each alyer with salt. Cover with ice and let drain 3 hours. Add ice as
needed. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Combine vinegar, sugar and spices and
bring to a boil. Boil 10 minutes. Add cucumbers and onions and bring to a
boil again. Fill hot jars with cucumber and onions. Add hot liquid to
within 1/2-inch of tops of the jars. Release air bubbles, clean rims of
jars, and seal. Process in water bath canner for 10 minutes. Makes 7 to 8
pints. Posted to fatfree digest V97 #139 by ReddHedd@aol.com on Jul 5, 1997

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