If you decide to run 100 yards in a straight line, but are off by just one degree, you will miss your target by five feet. If you head to the moon, but are off by one degree, you will miss your mark by 4,196 miles. If you aim for the sun, but are off by one degree, you will miss your target by 1.6 million miles.
Almost isn’t good enough. Especially in recovery.
Here are some examples:
- “Almost sober” = drunk
- “90% in” = 100% out
- “Mostly faithful” = unfaithful
Close works for dancing and hand grenades, but not sobriety.
Recovery Step: The Bible says, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). The word for “sin” is hamartia, meaning to miss the mark, even by a little bit. The point is to go all in, don’t settle, and never compromise.
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.
