Rod Stewart said, “Instead of getting married again, I’m going to find a woman I don’t like and give her a house.”
We live in the golden age of divorce. One of the key contributors of marital disharmony is sexual addiction. Psychologist Revel Miller has identified several impacts of infidelity. They include:
- Shock
- Anger
- Shattered trust
- Insecurity
- Isolation
- Anxiety
- Withdrawal
If your marriage has been rocked by sexual betrayal, this creates major chaos. The same Bible that says, “You shall not commit adultery” (Exodus 20:14) also says, “God hates divorce” (Malachi 2:16).
A word to the sex addict: Get help now!
A word to the spouse: Get help now! Don’t let your spouse’s problem define you. The road ahead will be hard, but with God’s grace, therapy, and diligence, you can make it.
Recovery Step: God offers hope and healing. Lean into him today.
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.
