Five-spice Powder – We Love God!

Why is God so angry [at unbelievers]? There are at least three reasons. 1. Because of the sheer number of your sins. If you were to sin only 10 times a day for one year, you would disobey God 3,650 times. But if you sinned 10 times a day for 15 years, you would sin 54,750 times! You are a professional sinner! Yet, how many times did Adam sin before he was cursed by God? 2. Because you have sinned against such an infinite God and high command. There are different levels of sin and punishment (Luke 10:12; 12:42-48). A crime is weighed according to the seriousness of the command and the stature of the person who is sinned against. It is one thing to disobey your coach at school. It is another thing to disobey a judge. It is one thing to turn in a late term paper. It is another thing to murder the president. The highest command is to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength.” The greatest being is God. Each time you sin, you commit the highest crime against the greatest being! God ought to be angry. 3. Because you have sinned against God’s greatest act of love. Christ was sent into the world of men and women out of love (John 3:16). But many of your friends, and perhaps you also, have rejected Christ up to this very moment. This rebellion is a sin against compassion. Is it any wonder that God is angry with those who think little of His love?

Jim Elliff

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	Chinese	Chinese, Spices	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

5	t	Ground anise, aniseed
5	t	Star anise
2	T	Whole cloves
1		Cinnamon stick, 5" in
		cassia bark
7	t	Fennel seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

Using a blender, process all ingredients until finely ground. Store  in
an airtight jar up to 3 months.  From: Richard Davis                  
Date: 03-19-93

A Message from our Provider:

“Conviction of sin is God’s way of inviting you to restore fellowship with Him.”