My first car was a 1966 Mercury S-55 red convertible. The car was longer than some aircraft carriers. It had a 448 engine which was so loud that my car was always heard before it was seen. My friends were impressed with the roar of the engine, and naturally assumed the car was a rocket on wheels.
Until they looked under the hood.
What was under the hood didn’t match the promise of the engine’s roar. One quick look under the hood revealed leaks, rust, and disrepair.
I know a lot of addicts like that. The paint job looks great. The sound of the engine indicates long-term sobriety and impressive recovery. But a look under their hood reveals neglect, inconsistency, and a shallowness that doesn’t match their bravado.
What do people see when they look under your hood?
Recovery Step: “Examine yourself” (2 Corinthians 13:5). Take a good, honest look under your hood. It may be time for a tune-up. Or even a new engine.
