Although the tithe is not mentioned (in the New Testament), the giving of weekly offerings is (1 Cor. 16:2). And more importantly, it is generally the case that in the New Testament the obligations of the Old Testament legislation are heightened rather than lessened. That is, the law is interpreted in the fullest measure. So while we are not required to give a specific tenth of our income, it is hard to think of a normal Christian, blessed with the fullness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, doing less. Under reasonable circumstances any true believer in Christ should give more than the tenth, for all we have is the Lord's.

James Montgomery Boice

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Dairy		Cakes, Desserts	12	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	c	Dried Mission Figs
1/3	c	Dark Rum
1/3	c	Water
8	oz	Semisweet Chocolate
8	oz	Unsalted butter
6		Eggs
1	c	Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 1/2	c	Sugar
1	c	Whipping cream, soft wipped

INSTRUCTIONS

With a small knife remove the hard bit of stem at the tip of each fig.
Place the figs in a small saucepan with the rum and water. Bring to a boil
over high heat. Cover pan, reduce heat to simmer and continue cooking until
figs are tender, about 20 minutes.  Set aside.
Grease botton and sides of a round baking pan - 9 inches in diameter and 2
inches high - with shortening or vegetable oil. Line the bottom with a
circle of parchment or aluminum foil. Set aside.
Cut the chocolate into small pieces and melt it with the butter in the top
of a double boiler.  (I use a microwave). Remove from heat and stir until
smooth.
Crack the eggs into a large bowl.  Add cocoa and sugar to the eggs and beat
with an electric mixer until blended evenly. Drain the figs, discarding the
liquid. Stir figs and chocolate into the egg mixture and mix well. Spoon
the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until the cake rises to the top of the
pan and feels set in the center, about 40 minutes. Let it cool in the pan
on a wire rack. When cool, turn it out onto a rack. Remove the parchment or
foil, invert the cake into a large serving plate. Cover it and refrigerate
until ready to serve. Accompany with whipped cream.

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