The mentality behind the fruit of the Spirit is the mentality of faith depending upon grace. People who bear the fruit of the Spirit know they are worthy only of condemnation. They know that the only pay they can earn is the wrath of God. Therefore, they have turned away from self-reliance and look only to mercy in Christ who “loved us and gave Himself for us” (Gal. 2:20). They do not expect anyone to be their debtor because of their worth. Any satisfaction will be a free gift of grace. They bank on the mercy of God and entrust themselves to his Spirit for help. And out of that mentality of faith depending on grace grows not “works” but “fruit”: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness...

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs		Cakes, Desserts	10	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Graham Cracker Crumbs
3	tb	Granulated Sugar
3	tb	Margarine, Melted
24	oz	Cream Cheese, Softened
1/2	c	Granulated Sugar
1/2	c	Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
4		Large Eggs
1/4	c	Unsweetened Orange Juice
1	c	Finely Shredded Carrot
1/4	c	Raisins
1/2	ts	Ground Nutmeg
1/4	ts	Ground Ginger
1	tb	Unsweetened Orane Juice
1	c	Sifted Powdered Sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine crumbs, granulated sugar, cinnamon and
margarine, press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
Bake at 325 degrees F., 10 minutes. Combine 20 ozs
cream cheese, granulated sugar and 1/4 c flour, mixing
at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.
Blend in eggsand juice. Add combined remainig flour,
carrots, raisins, and spices; mix well. Pour over
crust. Bake at 450 degrees F., 10 minutes.  Reduce
oven temperature to 250 degrees F., continue baking
for 55 minutes more. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool
before removing rim of pan.  Chill. Combine remaining
cream cheese and juice, mixing until well blended.
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well
blended. Spread over top of cheesecake. Garnish with
additional raisins and finely shredded carrots, if
desired.
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