A lion woke up one morning, intent on asserting his position as king of the jungle. So he approached the monkey and roared, “Who is the mightiest animal in the jungle?”
“You are, Master,” said the quivering monkey.
The lion asked the wildebeest, tiger, and leopard the same question. Each gave the same respectful reply.
Then the lion approached the elephant. “Who is the mightiest animal in the jungle?” he asked the elephant.
The elephant picked up the lion with his trunk, slammed him against a tree, then tossed him 20 feet in the air.
The lion responded, “There’s no need to be nasty just because you don’t know the answer!”
Before picking a fight, it is important to know the strength of your opponent.
Recovery Step: The Bible says we wrestle against “spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12). Your opponent is not pornography; it’s much deeper and darker than that.
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.
