Garry Shandling said, “My friends tell me that I have an intimacy problem. But they don’t really know me.”
I can relate. I’ll never forget the first time I heard that sexual addiction is an intimacy disorder. I was having breakfast with a man who has a recovery ministry. He mentioned, “Of course, sexual addiction is an intimacy disorder.” On the outside, I nodded in agreement. On the inside, I thought, “This dude is wacked!”
No one wants to admit to an addiction. And even fewer want to admit to an “intimacy disorder.” But it’s true. And the quicker we face that fact, the sooner we can address it.
The Bible attacks this head-on.
“And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account” (Hebrews 4:13).
Recovery Step: We are all naked before God. When becoming naked before others, be careful and very selective. There are other parts of your person you do need to expose to others – your heart, soul, and spirit, for example.
