John Piper said, “Missions exist because worship doesn’t.”
Anthropologists estimate that at least 18,000 different gods, goddesses, and various animals or objects have been worshiped by humans over history. Today, it is estimated that 80 percent of the global population considers themselves spiritual on some level. But that doesn’t always translate to biblical worship.
Jesus set the standard of worship when he said, “They who worship me must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24).
What does that mean, to worship God in spirit and in truth?
I’m a simple man, so I’ll give you a simple answer. To worship in spirit means to get yourself right. To worship in truth means to get God right.
All recovery is spiritual recovery. The quicker you learn to worship God, the quicker you will get sober.
Recovery Step: Worship God in spirit and in truth.
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.
