The Sin of Lying

A Pastor told his congregation,

 "Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark Chapter 17."

 The following Sunday, as he prepared to deliver his sermon,

 the minister asked for a show of hands. He wanted to know how many had read Mark 17.

 Every hand went up. The Pastor smiled and said,

 "Mark has only sixteen chapters.

 I will now proceed with my sermon on the sin of lying."