One does not have to remove all consequences for sin (i.e., to pardon) in order to forgive. It may be just and necessary for an offender to suffer consequences for wrong, but the motive of the one imposing or requiring the consequences cannot be malicious. We are not permitted to desire the ultimate harm of the offender. The gospel always provides hope, always seeks restoration. Even when the criminal is sentenced, and we properly rejoice to see justice done, the Christian also desires to see the offender recognize the sin, repent, and know spiritual restoration. Forgiveness does not require pardon from consequences; it requires an absence of malice (i.e., no desire for the person’s spiritual harm) even in the application of those consequences. We may well desire justice, but desires for personal revenge or spiritual damage are not our right as Christians.

Bryan Chapell

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats		Poultry	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3 1/2		-4 lb pheasant
		Salt & pepper
1	md	Onion cut in quarters
1		Apple cut in quarters
3	sl	Bacon
		Chicken bouillon
		Dry red wine
		Red currant jelly

INSTRUCTIONS

Rub inside & out with salt & pepper. Stuff with onion & apple. Fit
bird, breast side down, into bread loaf pan that holds tightly with
no room to spare. Cover back with bacon slices. Add equal amounts of
bouillon & wine to come halfway up sides of pan. Roast uncovered in
375 oven for 40 minutes. Transfer to heated dish. Serve with jelly on
side & tossed green salad.
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmkah001.zip

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