An interesting study was done with two groups of people. One group was told to memorize seven numbers in succession, walk down a long hall, then recite those numbers to someone on the other end of the hallway.
The second group was told to memorize just two numbers, and then recite those numbers to someone at the other end of a similar hallway.
For both groups, halfway down their hall, they were suddenly confronted with two options – a slice of chocolate cake or a bowl of fruit. The individuals who had memorized seven numbers all took the cake, while those who memorized only two numbers all took the fruit.
Why?
Those who had exhausted their minds, in so doing, sacrificed the ability to make wise decisions.
Recovery Step: Jesus came to bring us peace (John 14:27). In order to walk in purity, it is imperative that you walk in peace, with a mind uncluttered by the things of this world.
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.
