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What is God’s Purpose for Government? In other words, according to the Bible, what does God expect from the leaders He establishes? Number 1 – Restrain and punish evil. Consider Romans 13:4. “For [the civil leader] is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil.” Or 1 Peter 2:13-14. Kings and governors in authority are “sent by [God] for the punishment of evildoers.” Leaders are responsible to bring lawbreakers to justice and exert punishment. At the deepest level, they are responsible to wage justified war if necessary. Number 2 – Protect life and property. God puts the highest premium on human life. I know we love our pets and want to save the environment, but nothing is more valuable to God than you. Why? Because only human begins are created in the image of God. That was the very reason God gave Israel permission to terminate life when the Sixth Commandment declares “You shall not murder” (Ex. 20:13). “Whoever sheds man’s blood, by man his blood shall be shed, for in the image of God He made man” (Gen. 9:6). Moreover, the highest responsibility of government is to protect our weakest members, especially the ones that can’t protect themselves. And number 3 – Recognize and encourage good. Good, law-abiding citizens should be recognized by their leaders. Romans 13:3, “For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same” (cf. 1 Pet. 2:14).

Randy Smith

We Love God!

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

Broccoli And Angel Hair Pasta

January 27, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Dairy		Pasta, Side dish, Vegetables	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1		Large broccoli head
1	lb	Angel hair pasta
1		Garlic elephant head
1/2	c	Margarine or butter
		Olive oil
		Crushed red pepper
		Parmesan cheese
		White pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut broccoli into small pieces. Chop elephant head garlic into small
pieces. Place broccoli in a microwave safe container. Add about 1/4
cup water. Cover lightly with plastic wrap. Cook in microwave on high
for 3-5 minutes. Check for doneness. Want to keep broccoli a little
crisp. While broccoli is cooking, cook angel hair pasta until  slightly
firm. Drain. Melt the stick of butter in the pan you cooked  angel hair
in. Add angel hair back to pan and toss to coat pasta. Add  broccoli
and toss lightly. Pour some olive oil in a small frying pan.  Add
chopped garlic and some crushed red pepper. Brown garlic. Garlic  will
clump together when done. Pour over pasta and broccoli. Sprinkle  with
parmesan cheese. Can add some white pepper if desired. Toss  until well
mixed.  From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at
www.synapse.com/~gemini

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 586 Calories From Fat: 257 Total Fat: 29.1g Cholesterol: 27.2mg Sodium: 560.1mg Potassium: 219.2mg Carbohydrates: 59.4g Fiber: 2.4g Sugar: 1.3g Protein: 20.9g