Our Lord says to be on your guard against “every form of greed” in Luke 12:15. The way I see it, greed is the interlocking component that cements so many other sins together. If the heart is self-focused, looking for status in worldly stuff, it will be materialistic. More is always equivalent with success – admiration from others, joy in possessions, fulfillment in things. Thus a materialistic heart will be produced. The heart will always want more. Greed is then the result. The comparison game will begin. The result will be more sins like boasting (because we have more) or coveting, jealousy and envy (because we have less) – leading to a general attitude sins like discontentment and ingratitude and selfishness. All this concludes (and comes full circle) with the worship of a false god, the chief sin of idolatry (notice the connection in Eph. 5:5 and Col. 3:5).

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables		Appetizers, Soups, Vegetables	10	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3/4	ts	Ginger, grated
8		Carrots, thinly sliced
3/4	c	Leeks, white parts only, sliced
3	tb	Margarine
4	c	Vegetable broth
2	c	Orange juice
		Salt
		White pepper
1		Orange, halved & sliced
10		Mint sprigs

INSTRUCTIONS

Saute ginger, carrots & leeks in margarine until the
leeks are tender, about 4 minutes.
Add 3 c of broth, cover & simmer until the carrots are
tender, about 35 minutes.  Remove from heat & allow to
cool. Transfer to food processor & puree until smooth.
Return to pot, stir in remaining broth & half the
orange juice.  Add remaining juice 1 tb at a time
until the consistency is that of a thin soup.  Season
& chill.  Serve garnished with orange slices & mint
sprigs.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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