Not only is disinterested morality (doing good “for its own sake”) impossible; it is undesirable. That is, it is unbiblical because it would mean that the better a man became the harder it would be for him to act morally. The closer he came to true goodness the more naturally and happily he would do what is good. A good man in Scripture is not the man who dislikes doing good but toughs it out for the sake of duty. A good man loves kindness (Mic. 6:8) and delights in the law of the Lord (Ps. 1:2) and the will of the Lord (Ps. 40:8). But how shall such a man do an act of kindness disinterestedly? The better the man, the more joy in obedience.

John Piper

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats	Chinese	Chinese, Beef	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Round Steak, cut into thin strips
2		To 3 T Olive Oil
1/2	c	Onions, chopped
3		Cloves Garlic, chopped
2		Green peppers, cut into thin strips
1/2	c	Celery, chopped
1/4	ts	Pepper
1/2	cn	Consomme, undiluted
1	tb	Cornstarch
2	tb	Water
2	ts	Soy Sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

Saute steak in oil until brown. Add next six ingredients. Cover and simmer
30 minutes. Blend cornstarch with water and soy sauce. Add to meat mixture
and stir just until thickened. Serve with rice or pasta.
SOURCE: Know Your Onions SHARED BY: Jim Bodle 9/92
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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