People have been looking for ways to blow money since the Lydian Lion coin was created 2,700 years ago. In slightly more modern times, tourists couldn’t resist the urge to ride the world’s first roller coaster, even if it cost them something.
Actually, it wasn’t supposed to be a roller coaster. When tourists witnessed rail cars transporting coal at speeds up to 50 miles per hour, they offered a few cents for the opportunity to ride along for the fun.
The need for speed has never left us. But these thrills come with a price tag attached.
Solomon warned, “He who loves pleasure will become a poor man” (Proverbs 21:17).
So here’s my question. Does God have control of your finances? I suggest that God will never be Lord at all until he is Lord of all. Your recovery will never be strong if you put pleasure ahead of financial obedience.
Recovery Step: Surrender your money to the Lord.
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.
