The Sin of Lying: Its Dangers and Treatment

This book, prepared by His Grace Anba Abraam, Bishop of Fayoum and Abbot of the Monastery of Archangel Gabriel at Naqlun, presents a profound spiritual and theological study on the sin of lying from the Coptic Orthodox perspective. The research begins by defining lying as a false claim aimed at evading the truth, citing the late Pope Shenouda III. It explains how lying was the first sin that caused humanity's fall from Paradise, contrasting Eve's fall with Christ's victory over Satan's temptations on the mount. The author explores the dangers of lying, which leads to exclusion from the Kingdom of Heaven and the second death in the lake of fire and brimstone, emphasizing that lying causes one to lose their sonship to God and become a child of the devil, the father of lies. The book details types and motives of lying, such as pride, fear, and covering up mistakes, using biblical examples like Ananias, Sapphira, Gehazi, and Achan. Finally, it offers a therapeutic approach based on the fea