Tim Allen said, “Men are liars. I’m an algebra liar. I figure two good lies make a positive.”
The Bible says, “Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord” (Proverbs 12:22).
For most of us, especially men, honesty is a huge problem. Research has found that men tell six lies a day. (Women tell three.)
The most common things men lie about: (a) their height, (b) their feelings, (c) their sexual performance, (d) their mistakes, and (e) their fantasies.
Why do we lie? For some, we want to avoid conflict. Others lie to avoid embarrassment. And many of us lie to avoid the consequences of our behavior or out of fear of losing our spouse.
Recovery Step: I offer two suggestions. First, quit lying. Second, quit doing the things that you will be tempted to lie about.
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.
