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Using the perspective of idolatry, addicts are blinded by their own desire. They refuse to see themselves as dependent on God. God’s glory and fame is not their goal. In their self-addiction or selfishness, they worship and bow down before false gods. Addicts have defected from the living God. Instead of worshipping in the temple of the Lord, they perform addictive rituals that give them more perceived power, pleasure, or identity. They see in their addiction a form of magic (Deut. 18:10-14). The promises of the idol, however, are lies. Any identity, power, or peace they bring is false and temporary. There are only two choices: putting your faith in a loving God and thus knowing freedom, or putting your faith in idols (Satan) and being enslaved. Curiously, our selfish pride prefers slavery.

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Lest we be “terrified by our adversaries,” it is well to remember that Satan’s power is not inherent but permitted (Rom. 13:1). It is not unlimited, but controlled (Job 1:12; 2:6). It is not invincible, but broken (Luke 11:21-22). It is not assured of success, but is surely doomed (Rev. 20:2-3). Satan knows well that there is no ultimate victory for him. The pronounced sentence has only been postponed. But he works to hinder and postpone Christ’s final triumph. We can rejoice in the certainty of John’s assurance: “Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4).

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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Black Currant-apple Iced Tea

January 27, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Drinks	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Black currant flavored
		black tea
1/2	c	Apple juice
		Ice cubes
		Apple or orange slices
		for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix the tea and apple juice together and pour over ice in a tall
glass. Garnish with apple or orange slices, depending on your taste.
Making Your Own Gourmet Tea Drinks by Mathew Tekulsky ISBN
0-517-70030-1 = pg 55  Posted to MM-Recipes Digest  by "John Weber"
<hdbrer@ibm.net> on Aug  08, 98

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 77 Calories From Fat: 1 Total Fat: <1g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 1.4mg Potassium: 162.5mg Carbohydrates: 20.1g Fiber: 1.2g Sugar: 18g Protein: <1g