Lying is the first sin that we know of that was committed on this earth. It is the original sin in that sense, as well as it is the original sin that occurs before any other sin is committed. All sins of the flesh and the spirit begin with a lie. Lies lead to deception, which is a very effective snare for the mind. To be deceived is to believe a lie and then begin to form your views and opinions based upon it. Through all the ages it has been the devil's lies that have been the destruction of man. The devil is a liar and the father of it. Beware that you believe the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. You can only find it in that Holy Book God has preserved for us forever.