Addicts are universally superior in one way. We are world class liars. Of course, we don’t consider it lying. We stretch things a bit, exaggerate occasionally, and shade the truth a bit.
Mark Twain’s words resonate with many of us. “Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please.”
To all addicts I offer this suggestion – Be honest, totally, completely, 100% of the time.
It’s about rebuilding trust. It’s about making our spouses feel safe. It’s about personal integrity.
May David’s prayer be our prayer: “Deliver me, O Lord, from a deceitful tongue” (Psalm 120:2).
Recovery Step: Be a person of honesty. Completely. No more excuses.
Author: Mark Denison
Mark and Beth Denison, married for 36 years, launched There’s Still Hope as a national movement to call men and women into lives of sexual integrity. Their ministry offers 90-day recovery plans for addicts and one-on-one and group coaching for addicts and their spouses. TSH also produces resources for pastors and churches to confront the porn epidemic that is destroying so many lives.
Dr. Denison was a senior pastor for over 30 years, NBA chaplain, and board chairman at Houston Baptist University three times. With a Master’s Degree in Addiction Recovery, Mark is a certified PSAP and active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Mark has written four books on recovery: Porn in the Pew, 365 Days to Sexual Integrity, A 90-Day Recovery Guide, and 40 Days to Porn-Free Living. His latest book, Jesus on the 12 Steps, will be released later this year.
