Diagnosis: SPIT-WATER – Edition #3

July 14^th, 2007

Prescription #1 for... Diagnosis: SPIT-WATER – Edition #3

An old friend of mine sent this to me and I have held onto it for a bit now. I made some changes to it (of course, I normally do), but I kept the overall feeling of the email. Enjoy...

This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror where you could read it everyday. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.

1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for.
2. At least 15 people in this world that love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. You are special and unique.
8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
10.When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look.
11. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.

So... If you are a loving friend, send this to someone and brighten their day. You may not get it back, but it is better to give than receive.

And always remember... when life hands you lemons, make Lemon Delight Cheesecake (recipe below)!

Good friends are like stars... You don't always see them, But you know they are always there.

Lemon Delight Cheesecake

Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ Cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
• ¼ Cup Sugar
• ½ Cup Margarine, Melted
• 1 Env. Unflavored Gelatin
• 1/3 Cup Cold Water
• 1/3 Cup Lemon Juice
• 3 Large Eggs, Separated
• ½ Cup Sugar
• 1 Teaspoon Grated Lemon Peel
• 16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened (Or use 2 8-oz containers of Philly soft cream cheese.)
  

Directions:

• Combine crumbs, sugar and margarine; reserve 1/2 cup. Press remaining onto bottom of 9-inch spring-form pan.
• Soften gelatin in water, stir over low heat until dissolved. Add juice, egg yolks, 1/4 cup sugar, and peel; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat, 5 minutes.
• Gradually add to cream cheese, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.
• Beat egg whites, until foamy; gradually add remaining sugar beating until stiff peaks form.
• Fold into cream cheese mixture; pour over crust.
• Top with reserved crumbs; chill until firm.

I hope you enjoy the recipe. I'm not really sure what "Env." stands for, maybe envelope? Yeah, I don't know at all.

In the NIV Bible, the word "add" is used only 32 times. Nine times it is used in Leviticus. I think I should look at Leviticus and focus on those nine scriptures. Today? I don't know. I am interested, though. Maybe tomorrow.

Old Testament:

• 1 passage in Genesis
• 9 passages in Leviticus
  
• 1 passage in Numbers
• 3 passages in Deuteronomy
  
• 1 passage in 2nd Samuel
• 1 passage in 2nd Kings
  
• 1 passage in 1st Chronicles
• 1 passage in 2nd Chronicles
  
• 3 passages in Proverbs
• 3 passages in Isaiah
• 2 passages in Jeremiah
  
• 1 passage in Ezekiel
  

New Testament:

• 1 passage in Matthew
• 1 passage in Luke
• 1 passage in Galatians
  
• 1 passage in 2nd Peter
  
• 1 passage in Revelation

Luke says the same thing that Matthew said in Edition #2, so I will not look into that, at least on purpose. I may hit it anyway in this study, but I won't guarantee it.

Proverbs 1:1-7
The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair; for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young - let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance - for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 9:7-12
"Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse. Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you. Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer."

Proverbs 30:5-6
"Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar."

Proverbs (add):
yâsaph (verb):
BDB Definition:

• To add, increase, do again, to join, join oneself to, to be joined, be added to, to cause to add, increase, to do more, do again

Adding and joining at essentially the same. Think about that... I can join myself with knowledge. I can join myself with guidance. HOW GREAT IS THAT???!!! And then to think of 2nd Peter and all the things I can join to my very being, it's mind boggling. I am truly digging this series.

And, of course, Proverbs 30 (like in the last chapter in Revelation) shows that there is a subtraction if a person is to add to the words of God. I am sure the same applies if someone emits or cuts out from the words of God. Anyway, Johnny Out.