The word “transformed” in 2 Corinthians 3:18 is from the Greek verb “metamorphoo.” It is where we derive our English word, “metamorphosis.” When I think of a metamorphosis, I think of a butterfly. Before Christ, you lived for self. You were a slave to sin and Satan and your spiritual state in the eyes of God was like an ugly caterpillar. But due to Christ’s work on the cross, you are now a beautiful butterfly in His eyes. And while that is your nature positionally before Him, you have the ability with Him to be transformed practically to be more like Him too. As God is the epitome of moral beauty, His children should (should I say “will”) be growing into that beauty as we behold our God and undergo an ongoing beautiful metamorphosis by the power of the Holy Spirit. Practically speaking, all Christians are moving from an ugly caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly as they mature in their faith.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Salad	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

4	c	Shredded cabbage (up to)
3	tb	Sugar
4	tb	Vinegar
1	tb	Minced onion
1/2	ts	Salt
1/3	c	Salad oil
		Parsley and paprika for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Wash, drain, and chill cabbage. Shred.  Combine sugar, vinegar, onion,
salt, and salad oil. Add cabbage and mix lightly. Garnish with parsley and
dash of paprika. Yield: 6 servings.
From <The Progressive Farmer's Southern Country Cookbook>, by the editors
of the 'Progressive Farmer Magazine'.  Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe
Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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