Using the perspective of idolatry, addicts are blinded by their own desire. They refuse to see themselves as dependent on God. God’s glory and fame is not their goal. In their self-addiction or selfishness, they worship and bow down before false gods. Addicts have defected from the living God. Instead of worshipping in the temple of the Lord, they perform addictive rituals that give them more perceived power, pleasure, or identity. They see in their addiction a form of magic (Deut. 18:10-14). The promises of the idol, however, are lies. Any identity, power, or peace they bring is false and temporary. There are only two choices: putting your faith in a loving God and thus knowing freedom, or putting your faith in idols (Satan) and being enslaved. Curiously, our selfish pride prefers slavery.

Edward Welch

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Fruits		Desserts, Fruits	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	c	Cherries, pitted
2	md	Peaches, halved & pitted
2	md	Oranges, juiced -=OR=-
1/2	c	Orange juice
4		Orange wedges
4		Cherries with stems

INSTRUCTIONS

Place cherries & peaches in a blender with orange juice.  Blend at medium
speed until creamy.  Pour mixture into custard glasses.  Top each glass
with an orange wedge & a whole cherry. Serve immediately. Otherwise, store
in the fridge with each custard glass tightly covered. Will keep for 3 to 5
days.
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest  by scotlyn@juno.com (Daniel S Johnson) on Feb
7, 1998

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