Name: Rice with Squash And Cumin
Ingredients: 6 Assorted small squashes (such as zucchini;; Yellow summer squashes; and patty-pans); 1/2 c Olive oil; 1 md Yellow onion; peeled, diced; 2 Garlic cloves; peeled, crushed; 2 ts Ground cumin; 1 ts Salt; to 2 tspns; 1/2 ts Freshly-ground black pepper; 2 c Cooked rice; (aromatic is nice); 1 bn Parsley leaves; roughly chopped

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

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
	Niger	Toohot07	4	servings

INGREDIENTS

6		Assorted small squashes (such as zucchini;
		Yellow summer squashes; and patty-pans)
1/2	c	Olive oil
1	md	Yellow onion; peeled, diced
2		Garlic cloves; peeled, crushed
2	ts	Ground cumin
1	ts	Salt; to 2 tspns
1/2	ts	Freshly-ground black pepper
2	c	Cooked rice; (aromatic is nice)
1	bn	Parsley leaves; roughly chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Trim squashes and cut into small 1/4-inch dice. Heat 2 tablespoons olive
oil in a frying pan and add 1/3 of the diced squashes and some salt and
pepper. Saute small batches briefly over high heat stirring often until
lightly browned and slightly soft. Transfer to a bowl. Cook diced onion in
remaining olive oil in frying pan over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in
garlic and cook briefly. Add cumin, reduce heat to low, cook stirring about
2 minutes, and then add to squashes in bowl. Add rice and chopped parsley
and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately. This recipe yields 4 to 6
servings.
Recipe Source: TOO HOT TAMALES with Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken
From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # TH-1E24 broadcast 03-27-1997) Downloaded
from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com
Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey - jpmd44a@prodigy.com
03-27-1997
Recipe by: Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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