Denial, deflection, minimization, rationalization, hiding, blaming, and lying are all forms of deceit—first to ourselves, then to others.

 If we have an inaccurate picture of our unhealthy behavior, we could be shutting ourselves off from personal revelation and from the help of others. Denial, deflection, minimization, rationalization, hiding, blaming, and lying are all forms of deceit—first to ourselves, then to others.

Principle 2: Be Humble, Be Honest, and Seek Truth

Help for Me

Pornography

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/help-for-me/what-should-i-focus-on/principle-2?lang=eng&verse=#p