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

Temptation arises and the conscience warns of impending danger – Rationalization: “Because I already hate sin as a general rule, I can be near temptation without desiring it or becoming vulnerable” Temptation intensifies – Rationalization: “I’ve been doing well spiritually, what possible damage could result from merely ‘noticing’ trouble?” Sinful desires begin to consume the thought life – Rationalization: “My life is very difficult, so how am I supposed to be strong all the time? Can I be expected to hold off every powerful enticement when I’m under such pressure?” The conscience screams reminders about truth, family, friends, and consequences – Rationalization: “Since I’m alone, none of those I love will be affected; and besides, this is a small sin compared to what I’ve seen others do.” Sin prevails with the attendant guilt – Rationalization: “I’m not as bad as others; I know God will forgive me; I’ll just leave this between me and Him; I don’t need anyone’s help because they’ll just be judgmental.” Sin continues as a pattern, truth becomes dull, and sensations of guilt fade – Rationalization: “People can be so legalistic; they think they’re the only ones that do anything right; God is much more loving and He wants me to be happy.”

Jerry Wragg

Sure, people can counsel us on some strategies to overcome sin such as Bible memorization, prayer, accountability partners and providing no opportunity for the flesh, but our primary hope to be victorious is not faith in a technique but rather, 2 Corinthians 3:3, faith in a promise that we have power through “the Spirit of the living God.” Never shall a sin again, if we are truly saved, be able to dominate, enslave or defeat us. By God’s grace through the New Covenant provision of the Holy Spirit, we can rise out of the gutter of sin and stand joyously with the freedom we now have in Christ. We are as Paul said in 2 Corinthians 5:17 completely new creatures!

Randy Smith

We Love God!

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

Chicken Divan #4

January 22, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Dairy		Poultry	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3		Whole chicken breasts
2	pk	(10-oz) broccoli spears
2	cn	(10.75-oz) cream of mushroom soup
1	c	Mayonnaise
1	ct	(8-oz) sour cream
1	c	Grated sharp cheese
1	tb	Lemon juice
1	ts	Curry
		Salt to taste
		Pepper to taste
		Parmesan cheese
		Paprika
		Butter

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook chicken breasts. Simmer in well-seasoned chicken stock. Cook broccoli
according to directions on package. Drain well. Mix soup, sour cream,
mayonnaise, grated cheese and seasonings. Arrange broccoli in the bottom of
a flat, greased 3 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan
cheese. Remove skin from chicken and take chicken from bone, pulling apart
into pieces. Spread over broccoli. Sprinkle again with Parmesan cheese.
Pour sauce over all. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika. Dot with
butter. Cook 30 to 40 minutes at 350&deg; or until bubbly and heated through.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings.
JANN SCOTT (MRS. BOB)
From <Traditions: A Taste of the Good Life>, by the Little Rock (AR) Junior
League.  Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive,
http://www.erols.com/hosey.

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