C.S. Lewis wrote, in his preface to The Screwtape Letters, “There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe in them too strongly.”
“We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers, rules of darkness, and spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12).
Let me suggest nine steps to take against the enemy:
- Understand him (Eph. 6:11).
- Know his methods (2 Cor. 2:11).
- Test the spirits (1 John 4:1).
- Be actively watching (1 Pet. 5:8).
- Resist him (Jam. 4:7).
- Know your weakness (Eph. 4:27).
- Tap God’s strength (Jude 9).
- Avoid situations (1 Thes. 5:22).
- Put on God’s armor (Eph. 6:12-13).
Recovery Step: Much about addiction is tied to spiritual warfare. The good news? That is a war you can win!
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.
