Joy is not just the spin-off of obedience to God, but part of obedience. It seems as though people are willing to let joy be a byproduct of our relationship to God, but not an essential part of it. People are uncomfortable saying that we are duty-bound to pursue joy. They say things like, 'Don't pursue joy, pursue obedience.' But Christian Hedonism responds, 'That's like saying, ';Don't eat apples; eat fruit.'' Because joy is an act of obedience. We are commanded to rejoice in God. If obedience is doing what God commands, then joy is not merely the spin-off of obedience, it is obedience. The Bible tells us over and over to pursue our joy (Psm. 32:11; 37:4; 67:4; Lk. 10:20; Phil. 4:4).

John Piper

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Bread, Hand, From hard c	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3	c	Flour
1	pk	Rapid Rise Dry Yeast
1	ts	Salt
1	c	Warm Water; (115 – 125 Degrees)
2	tb	Olive Oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Processor method: Place flour, yeast, and salt in work bowl of food
processor fitted with steel knife; process to combine. With machine
running, pour warm water and oil slowly through feed tube until dough forms
a ball. Process 1 minute. Let dough rest 15 minutes in covered work bowl.
Shape as directed in calzone recipe.
Hand method: In medium bowl, combine dry ingredients. Stir in water and oil
until dough forms. Knead on lightly floured surface for 5 minutes or until
dough is smooth and elastic. Place in lightly greased bowl. Cover and let
rest for 15 minutes. Shape as directed in calzone recipe.
NOTES : TIP:  Calzones may be wrapped tightly and frozen before baking.
Cook as directed from frozen state for 25 to 30 minutes.
Recipe by: Dierberg's Home Economists
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Jill & Joe Proehl <jpxtwo@swbell.net> on Apr
05, 1998

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