Too few of us are willing to speak up for truth.
According to Dr. Phil, the number of people unwilling to speak up for what they believe has tripled in the last 75 years.
There are three times when you need to speak up.
- When you know what you’re talking about. “Everyone should be quick to listen and slow to speak” (James 1:19).
- When it builds someone up. “Speak words that build others up” (Ephesians 4:29).
- When the moment demands it. “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up, according to their needs” (Ephesians 4:29).
The words you use matter – a lot. The degree to which you build others up will be the degree to which you benefit yourself.
Recovery Step: Be willing to speak up. Say the right things to the right people at the right time. Your recovery will thank you for it.
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.
