Do you remember this verse from the New Testament? “We all, with unveiled face, are being transformed into the image of God” (2 Corinthians 3:18).
That’s powerful! Did you catch the two words that tell us the requirement for being truly transformed by God?
Unveiled face.
We must remove the mask and be willing to be known. And that, my friend, is as scary as meatloaf at the local diner.
But it’s true. And necessary. I read this in my daily devotion the other day: “The greatest characteristic a Christian can exhibit is completely unveiled openness before God” (Oswald Chambers).
Recover Step: John Piper wrote, “There is always one person you must relate to who knows everything about you.” That’s true. But why don’t you start by taking your mask off before God?
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.
