Who will win the presidential election in about four months? Perhaps history gives us a hint.
In the last 31 presidential elections, on average, the winner was 1.2 inches taller than the loser. And our presidents, over that time span, have been an average of 4.5 inches taller than men in general.
We all agree, “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” And then we judge every book by its cover.
University of Minnesota psychology professor Ellen Berscheid says this is a mistake. She writes, “There exists a physical attractiveness stereotype that assumes a pleasing exterior covers an equally pleasing interior. But this is not true.”
Instead of judging others by how they look, what they drive, and where they live, do what God does.
“God looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).
Recovery Step: Quit judging others by things that don’t matter.
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.
