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
Dairy		Breads	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/4	lb	Cheddar cheese, grated
1/4	lb	Butter or oleo
1 1/4	c	Flour
		Pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Grate cheese and cream with butter.  Add flour, salt and sugar; chill.
Make into tiny biscuits, put 1/2 pecan on top of each. Bake at 400 F. for
10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 for 10 minutes. Courtesy Telephone Pioneers
BillSpalding *P CRBR 38 A
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