A surgeon entered the waiting room of the hospital with shocking news for his patient’s family.
“Your loved one needs a brain transplant immediately,” he said.
The family asked, “How much does that cost?”
The doctor replied, “It all depends. A female brain goes for $20,000. A male brain costs $50,000.”
The family asked, “Why does the male brain cost so much more?”
The surgeon answered, “Because it has never been used.”
That’s how many men get into trouble. It is as simple as not using our brains. The Bible says, “Good sense is a fountain of life” (Proverbs 16:22).
So what does good sense say to a man who is willing to use his brain? I see four things.
- You need help.
- You need God.
- You need therapy.
- You need others.
Recovery Step: If you are mired in the pit of addiction, try this – use your brain.
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.
