A busload of politicians was driving down a country road when it ran off the road and hit a tree in an old farmer’s field. After viewing the tragedy up close, the old farmer was moved to give the politicians a respectful burial.
The farmer then went to visit the local sheriff to report the tragedy. He said, “I hope I did the right thing by burying them on the spot.”
The sheriff said, “As long as they were all dead, you did the right thing. They were all dead, weren’t they?”
The farmer said, “They kept insisting they were still alive, but you know how politicians lie!”
The Bible states, “A false witness shall be punished, and a liar shall be caught” (Proverbs 19:9).
There are several problems with lying. Here are two:
- The truth always comes out.
- Lying disrupts any recovery progress.
Recovery Step: Lying is never a good idea. Choose honesty – every time.
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.
