The hypocrite (Greek- hupokrites) was originally an actor. Theatrical make-up in those days took the form of a mask which the actor wore. On it would be painted the character and the mood which the actor portrayed. It might be a smiling face which hid the sad heart of the actor behind it. It might be a face of virtue which hid behind it a life of vice. In acting there can be a great discrepancy between the part which is played and the reality of the life which lies behind it… The same can be true of faith. We can profess much and possess little. Indeed there is always the temptation in Christian fellowships to pretend to be something other than what we are.

Sinclair Ferguson

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables		Vegetables	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	lb	Fresh Brussels sprouts
4	sl	Bacon
1	ts	All-purpose flour
1	tb	Brown sugar
1	tb	Water
1	tb	Cider vinegar
1	ts	Dijon mustard
1/4	c	Chopped pecans

INSTRUCTIONS

Wash and trim Brussels sprouts. With tip of knife, cut an X in base of
each. Place in large saucepan; add just enough water to cover. Bring to a
boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in medium skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet; cool. Add flour
to cooled drippings; cook and stir over medium-low heat until bubbly.
Remove from heat. In small bowl, combine brown sugar, water, vinegar and
mustard; mix well. Gradually stir into bacon drippings mixture. Drain
Brussels sprouts; place in serving bowl. Add hot bacon dressing mixture;
toss gently. Crumble bacon over Brussels sprouts. Sprinkle with pecans. 6
(1/2-cup) servings. Formatted by Lynn Thomas [email protected]. Source:
Easy Holiday Recipes by Pillsbury. Lynn's notes: Made this for Christmas
1997; doubled the amounts for the sauce and it was just right. Great
taste-- wonderful dish!
Recipe by: Easy Holiday Recipes
Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter  by
[email protected] (MRS LYNN P THOMAS) on Dec 25, 1997

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