If the world is not rooted out from our hearts, it will devour them. There must be weeding, if the good seed of grace is to grow. But what weed-killer can we use against the spirit of the world? Here is a potent, three-fold formula from the Bible: 1. Recognize that love of the world is the enemy of the love of the Father (1 John 2:15). You cannot have both. You must choose one only. Make the right choice. 2. Remember that it was the world that crucified Christ and that it took the sacrifice of the Cross to deliver you from it (Gal. 6:14). How can you negotiate with the spirit which plotted the assassination of your Savior? 3. Reflect on the fact that the world, in this sense, is transient and ephemeral (1 John 2:17); it is not a solid investment. Devote yourself instead to having “treasure in heaven” (Matt. 6:19-21).

Sinclair Ferguson

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs, Dairy		Diabetic, Desserts, Rice	8	Sweet ones

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	c	Cooked rice;
1/4	c	Cocoa;
3	tb	Granulated sugar replacement
1	ts	Vanilla extract;
2		Eggs; separated
1/8	ts	Salt;
1/4	ts	Cream of tartar;

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine cooked rice, cocoa, sugar replacement, vanilla and egg yolks
in mixing bowl.  Stir to blend completely. Beat egg whites with salt
and cream of tartar into stiff peaks.  Gently fold eggs whites into
cocoa mixture.  Pour into a greased 1-qt. baking dish.  Bake at 350
degrees for 15 or 20 minutes or until pudding is set.
Food Exchanges per serving: 2/3 BREAD EXCHANGE + 1/2 FAT EXCHANGE;
CAL: 67 Source: The Diabetic Chocolate Cookbook by  Mary Jane Finsand
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