Colossians 3:9-10

9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

What a timely verse to come across while browsing today.  Lying is so much a part of sexual addiction, and to really break free one must begin to reveal the truth.  I know all too well how difficult this can be.  After discarding the old self, I have to maintain honesty; to those around me and to myself.

Practicing deceit for so long makes lying second nature.  It is very easy for me to slip back into a dishonest mindset.  If I allow sin to creep back, then it is inevitable that I will begin to lie.  The vicious cycle begins so quietly and quickly.  How can I maintain purity and avoid temptation?

Avoiding temptation can be difficult, and I am faced with some form of temptation every day.  The degree can vary, but I remain aware of this so that I can take action at any time.  If I have to remove myself from a situation or location I do that.  If the conversation is not safe, I change it.  If I am tempted by fantasy I refocus my attention.  If I continue to walk in victory, then honesty comes easy.